Occupation

Occupation

TV-14 Limited Series 2009 · 3 eps · Drama, War & Politics

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A powerful, affecting drama that spans the five years following the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Follow the lives of three soldiers and friends as they deal with the war in Iraq and life back home.

Directed by Nick Murphy · Written by Peter Bowker

Network: BBC One

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