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Suzy (Joanne Froggatt) is a British soldier, born and bred, 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 finally, she puts her own child in serious danger.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Suzy's a British soldier, born and bred, 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 finally, she puts her own child in serious danger.After Suzy and a fellow soldier, PAUL, took part in a hearts and minds mission that resulted in the death of a child, she's unable to escape the immense weight of the guilt on her shoulders. Once at home, Suzy is haunted by the memory of the Iraqi girl and becomes obsessively protective of her own child, perceiving threats where there seem to be none. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: British Independent Film Awards, ...In Our Name ( One in Ten )
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Deborah Neal
A deeply moving film showing the unreported and unseen side of warfare; that is, what happens when these highly trained killing machines go home and have to switch off their training and reintegrate to normal family life.
Joanna Froggat is excellent and well supported by a strong cast - having the soldier in question a female brings all sorts of other issues into the film as well.
To say this film is enjoyable is not accurate as with many war films (such as The Deer Hunter) it is disturbing to watch but it is a film that needs to made and seen and you will be glad you did.
Joanna Froggat is excellent and well supported by a strong cast - having the soldier in question a female brings all sorts of other issues into the film as well.
To say this film is enjoyable is not accurate as with many war films (such as The Deer Hunter) it is disturbing to watch but it is a film that needs to made and seen and you will be glad you did.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Tim Kidner
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I'd recorded this from Sky Movies Premier, where it sat in the graveyard shift, onto my provider's box. Normally I watch such films whilst doing computer work.
After only a few minutes I'd surrendered to the film. It had grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go. It looked serious, as was its subject matter and the acting being of a seriously high standard too.
We've all seen The Fourth of July and many of the others that attempt to spotlight the after scars of war. Supremo Brit, now Hollywood, director Paul Greengrass made his first feature 'Resurrected' in 1989 starring David Thewlis and was about a British soldier dealing with his demons around the time of the Falklands conflict. Never heard of it? It remains as well known as this one currently does (hardly at all).
The equivalent here is a young female soldier just come back from Iraq and who had witnessed an innocent Iraqi child get killed. The same age roughly as her own little girl and unavoidably, as the flashbacks show, the parallels are obvious. Her partner, an aggressive, paranoid and volatile soldier, also having seen action in Iraq and father of their little girl, gives Suzy (an excellent and film, but not TV, newcomer) Joanne Froggatt a REALLY hard time. Not just coping with local thieves but they also with the well - and not so well - meaning friends and relatives, who are either stifling, or insensitive.
The cracks start to show; a fellow serviceman Suzy worked alongside with on the front line is threatened by Mark (the partner - an also excellent Mark Raido) when he, after an invitation from Suzy, is found drinking beer at their home and chatting to her when Mark comes back in a foul mood one night.... Read more ›
After only a few minutes I'd surrendered to the film. It had grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go. It looked serious, as was its subject matter and the acting being of a seriously high standard too.
We've all seen The Fourth of July and many of the others that attempt to spotlight the after scars of war. Supremo Brit, now Hollywood, director Paul Greengrass made his first feature 'Resurrected' in 1989 starring David Thewlis and was about a British soldier dealing with his demons around the time of the Falklands conflict. Never heard of it? It remains as well known as this one currently does (hardly at all).
The equivalent here is a young female soldier just come back from Iraq and who had witnessed an innocent Iraqi child get killed. The same age roughly as her own little girl and unavoidably, as the flashbacks show, the parallels are obvious. Her partner, an aggressive, paranoid and volatile soldier, also having seen action in Iraq and father of their little girl, gives Suzy (an excellent and film, but not TV, newcomer) Joanne Froggatt a REALLY hard time. Not just coping with local thieves but they also with the well - and not so well - meaning friends and relatives, who are either stifling, or insensitive.
The cracks start to show; a fellow serviceman Suzy worked alongside with on the front line is threatened by Mark (the partner - an also excellent Mark Raido) when he, after an invitation from Suzy, is found drinking beer at their home and chatting to her when Mark comes back in a foul mood one night.... Read more ›
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I bought this because of the incredible performance of this star as Elizabeth McGovern's maid in Downton Abbey - I wanted to see her in another type of role. I was not disappointed. It's a tragic story well told - like so any others happening to our troops whatever their nationality when they do their duty - for patriotism or for lack of good jobs. My statement oversimplifies the tragic story of a world torn between civilized enlightenment and the cost of maintaining such a civilization when opposed by half a world of religious fanatics, who unfortunately sit on resources we've come to rely on - be addicted to, for the continuation of our standard of living.
2 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this as I think Joanne Froggat is a good actress,however this film was a bit far fetched to say the least.My husband served with the British Forces for 27 years and he thought from start to finish that the film was an unrealistic joke and said whoever they had advising them ought to be sacked!! Sadly for us not one of Miss Froggats better works.
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