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Quick Info

Rating

6.0/10

Release2023

Runtime1h 49m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$8,598,322

Production

Korokoro

UNITÉ

Sy Possible Africa

Gaumont

France 3 Cinéma

Mille Soleils

Movie

Father & Soldier

2023

1h 49m

6.0

War

Drama

History

Synopsis

1917. Bakary Diallo enlists in the French army to join his 17-year-old son, Thierno, who has been forcibly recruited. Sent to the front, they will have to face the war together. While Thierno learns to become a man, Bakary will do everything to bring him back safely.

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