A War

A War

Duty goes beyond the battlefield.

R 2015 · 115 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, War

Company commander Claus Michael Pedersen and his men are stationed in Helmand, Afghanistan. Meanwhile back in Denmark, with a husband at war and three children missing their father, everyday life is a struggle for Claus' wife Maria. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy Taliban crossfire. In order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that ultimately sees him return to Denmark accused of a war crime.

Directed by Tobias Lindholm · Written by Tobias Lindholm

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