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2023107 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Afghanistan

2023107 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

James Glancy returns to Afghanistan in 2023 to reflect on his service as a British Royal Marine commando and the ongoing impact of war on civilians and soldiers.

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James Glancy returns to Afghanistan in 2023 to reflect on his service as a British Royal Marine commando and the ongoing impact of war on civilians and soldiers.

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Martin Stalkerdirector

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James Glancy returns to Afghanistan in 2023, reflecting on his service as a British Royal Marine commando. He visits significant military sites that shaped his experience, accompanied by a selected team. The film captures the ongoing effects of war on civilians and soldiers. Glancy confronts his past actions amid the current state of the nation, portraying the challenges faced by the Afghan people.

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