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Leaving Afghanistan

1520191h 52mPavel Lungin
IMDb 6.1

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"The war is over. Not their mission."

1988-1989. The end of the Soviet-Afghan war. The USSR begins its withdrawal from Afghanistan. Soviet General Vasiliev's son - a pilot named Alexander gets kidnapped by the mujahideen after his airplane crashes. As a result the 108th motorized infantry division's long awaited return home gets put on hold for one last mission: bring the General's son back. Based on true events the previously untold story of the courageous and tragic withdrawal campaign (through the Salang pass) reveals the danger the horror and the complexity of human nature during wartime.

DramaActionWar
KidnappingAfghanistanMujahidAfghan-soviet War (1979-89)1980s

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What is Leaving Afghanistan (2019) about?

1988-1989. The end of the Soviet-Afghan war. The USSR begins its withdrawal from Afghanistan. Soviet General Vasiliev's son - a pilot named Alexander gets kidnapped by the mujahideen after his airplane crashes. As a result the 108th motorized infantry division's long awaited return home gets put on hold for one last mission: bring the General's son back. Based on true events the previously untold…

Who stars in Leaving Afghanistan?

Leaving Afghanistan stars Kirill Pirogov (Dmitrich), Yan Tsapnik (Abdusalamov), Vitaly Kishchenko (general Vasilyev), Fyodor Lavrov (Volodya), Oleg Vasilkov (Kharlamov). The film was directed by Pavel Lungin.

How long is Leaving Afghanistan?

Leaving Afghanistan has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated 15.

Is Leaving Afghanistan worth watching?

Leaving Afghanistan holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama, Action, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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