A War

2015 • 1h 55m • Drama, War

90%Rotten Tomatoes

Duty goes beyond the battlefield.

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.

Director

Tobias Lindholm

Writers

Tobias Lindholm

Status

Released