The Dog Who Stopped the War

The Dog Who Stopped the War

War, peace, love and honor...in the world of children

G 1984 · 92 min · ★ 7.0 · Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Family

As the Christmas holidays begin, a group of 10 war-obsessed kids have a wave of inspiration: What if they spend the next two weeks engaged in a simulated war, armed only with shields, wooden swords, snowballs, and a fierce sense of competition? With a bounty chest waiting for the winners, the two sides gradually grow in size, and the war grows in importance, taking over all aspects of their lives.

Directed by André Melançon · Written by Roger Cantin

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