Synopsis
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.
Facts
Setting
Afghanistan
Filming location
Turkey, El Chorrillo
Production
Nordisk Film
Original language
Danish
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 2016 academy_award
- European Film Awards 2016 generic
- Transilvania International Film Festival 2016 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2015 generic
