British drama about a female soldier (Joanne Froggatt, in a role that won her Most Promising Newcomer at the British...
British drama about a female soldier (Joanne Froggatt, in a role that won her Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards 2010) returning home from Iraq, struggling to readjust to life with her daughter and husband.
"Suzy's a born and bred soldier, but fitting back into civilian life after fighting in Iraq isn't easy. Haunted by the responsibility she feels for the death of an Iraqi child, she becomes obsessed with the safety of her own daughter, feeling the need to protect her against a threat that doesn't seem to exist. As Suzy's paranoia builds, her behaviour becomes more and more erratic, until she starts to put her own child in serious danger." (Official Synopsis)
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67 %12 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
44 %106 reviewsAudience score rating
"Anchored by Froggatt's powerful performance, this is stark social realism steeped in honesty and humanity."
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Total Film
Total Film"The unfussy shooting style, the casting of actors both familiar from television and unknown and, of course, the dramatisation of a hot-button social issue all recall the films of Ken Loach."
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Time Out
Time Out"Joanne Froggatt was a deserving winner at the British Independent Film awards this week for her powerful performance in a film that doesn't match the subtlety and intelligence of her acting."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"You will go a long way to see a better piece of screen acting than the one Joanne Froggatt turns in here, as a British soldier returning from a tour of duty in Iraq."
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New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald"Despite a standout performance by Froggatt, Welsh's attempt to tackle the brutal realities of post-traumatic stress is hampered by over-scripted dialogue and an uncomfortable mid-film shift into thriller mode."
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Empire Magazine
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Award winner- Most Promising Newcomer (for Joanne Froggatt) at the British Independent Film Awards 2010.
- Runtime
- 88
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- UK
