Inspired by the accounts of Erwin Buchholz, 'Grave Dawn' is the story of a young German soldier during the waning months of WWII. Outspoken against the war, Erwin is banished to the Eastern front where he is ordered to stand guard over Russian prisoners. Beautiful Austrian countryside belies the looming threat. With starving prisoners in his charge and the front line closing in, Erwin will confront both his superior officers and his humanity.