Leaving Afghanistan (2019)
Original title: Братство
Leaving Afghanistan is a 2019 Russian-language drama movie directed by Pavel Lungin, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Kirill Pirogov, Yan Tsapnik and Vitaly Kishchenko.
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.
Quick answers
What is Leaving Afghanistan about?
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.
When was Leaving Afghanistan released?
Leaving Afghanistan was released on 10 May 2019.
How long is Leaving Afghanistan?
Leaving Afghanistan runs 1h 52m.
Who made Leaving Afghanistan?
Leaving Afghanistan was directed by Pavel Lungin.
Where can I watch Leaving Afghanistan?
Leaving Afghanistan is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy and Pluto TV.
Where to watch Leaving Afghanistan
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Kirill Pirogov as Dmitrich
- Yan Tsapnik as Abdusalamov
- Vitaly Kishchenko as general Vasilyev
- Fyodor Lavrov as Volodya
- Oleg Vasilkov as Kharlamov
- Anton Momot as Greek
- Mikhail Kremer as Dumbbell
- Kirill Ermichev as Melnik
- Roman Kolotukhin as Youngman
- Vasiliy Butkevich as Boot
- Arslan Murzabekov as Zmaray
- Anton Kuznetsov as Abubakr