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Leaving Afghanistan (2019)

Movie ★ 6.6 112 min

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.

Pavel Lungin Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 10, 2019
Runtime
112 min
Budget
$4.3M
Box office
$731,827
IMDb
tt8615732
Country
Language
Studio
Germes Film, , Pavel Lungin Studio

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Frequently asked questions

What is Leaving Afghanistan 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 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.
Who directed Leaving Afghanistan?
Leaving Afghanistan was directed by Pavel Lungin.
Who stars in Leaving Afghanistan?
Leaving Afghanistan stars Kirill Pirogov, Yan Tsapnik, Vitaly Kishchenko, Fyodor Lavrov.
When was Leaving Afghanistan released?
Leaving Afghanistan is a 2019 drama, action, war film.
Where can I watch Leaving Afghanistan?
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