Leaving Afghanistan
Original title: Братство
“The war is over. Not their mission.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Pavel Lungin
- Writers
- Pavel Lungin, Alexandr Lungin
- Producers
- Pavel Lungin, Evgeniy Panfilov
- Production
- Germes Film, Cinema Foundation of Russia, Pavel Lungin Studio
Frequently asked questions
What is Leaving Afghanistan rated?
Leaving Afghanistan has an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 94 votes.
Who directed Leaving Afghanistan?
Leaving Afghanistan was directed by Pavel Lungin.
When was Leaving Afghanistan released?
Leaving Afghanistan was released in 2019.
