During the first part of the movie, Zus and Truvia set up camp with about twenty other Russian-Jewish refugees in the middle of the forest. The group of Russian Jews avenged the deaths of their family and friends by killing the German SS soldiers (and their collaborators) that did so. In addition, they stole small items such as cigarettes, beer, and other supplies necessary to stay alive.
These actions aren't justifiable or not. It's somewhat inbetween. Imagine this: your country's in a huge war, and the people of your specific group are victims of mass murder. All of your family and friends are killed, you have nowhere to go, and you're in danger 24/7. I personally see no part of this situation where you wouldn't go completely insane and thirst for revenge.Truvia and every single Jewish refugee have no other choice but every man for himself. Each of them know that they are all in constant danger and never have time to fully rest.
However, there's always a point where the actions become way too much. In wartime, it's every man for himself, but there's really no need to act like animals even though they may be hunted down by the SS like animals. There's no need to start turning against your own people.
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