Leaving Afghanistan
"The war is over. Not their mission."
Originally released in 2019. Leaving Afghanistan is a drama/action film. directed by Pavel Lungin.
Starring Kirill Pirogov, Yan Tsapnik, and Vitaly Kishchenko
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
May 10, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (92 votes)
Budget
$4.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$731.8K
0.2x return
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $4,302,540
- Revenue
- $731,827
Production Companies
- Germes Film
- Cinema Foundation of Russia
- Pavel Lungin Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
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 airp...
Who directed Leaving Afghanistan?
Leaving Afghanistan was directed by Pavel Lungin.
How long is Leaving Afghanistan?
Leaving Afghanistan has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Leaving Afghanistan released?
Leaving Afghanistan was released on May 10, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Leaving Afghanistan?
The main cast of Leaving Afghanistan includes Kirill Pirogov, Yan Tsapnik, Vitaly Kishchenko, Fyodor Lavrov, Oleg Vasilkov.