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.

Pilou Asbæk
as Claus Michael Pedersen

Tuva Novotny
as Maria Pedersen

Søren Malling
as Martin R. Olsen

Charlotte Munck
as Lisbeth Danning

Dar Salim
as Najib Bisma

Dulfi Al-Jabouri
as Lutfi Hassan

Alex Høgh Andersen
as Anders

Jakob Frølund
as Terkel Sand

Phillip Sem Dambæk
as Brian Brask

Petrine Agger
as Ulla
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> A single aspect account, the other side remains mystery. The movie that representing Denmark at the 88th American Academy Awards. To be honest, it was not as overwhelming as I anticipated or heard of it, especially after witnessing an outstanding sea piracy drama 'A Hijacking' from the same dir...
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Auteur Tobias Lindholm offers us quite a though-provoking look at just how soldiers had to tread on eggshells as they carried out their peacekeeping duties in Afghanistan. Pilou Asbæk is squadron commander "Pedersen" who tries to carry out their anti-Taliban strategy whilst keeping as friendly a rel...