Prisoner of the Mountains

Prisoner of the Mountains

An extraordinary story of hope, courage and humanity.

1996 · 99 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, War

Two Russian soldiers, one battle-seasoned and the other barely into his boots and uniform, are taken prisoner by an anxious Islamic father from a remote village hoping to trade them for his captured son.

Directed by Sergei Bodrov · Written by Sergei Bodrov

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