The Soldier
Chuzhaya voyna
“The untold harrowing true story of Russia's top secret, covert operations carried out in North Vietnam during the infamous Vietnam War.”
Synopsis
The Soldier tells us about the military operations taking place in the years 1965-1973 when a group of Russian military operatives carried out the advisory support of North Vietnam as well as covert operations to capture the spoils (the enemy's new war technologies) It is the story of a soldier named Paul who was sent from Moscow military school in Vietnam where he discovers a traitor among his colleagues. However, through a turn of events, he becomes a traitor in the eyes of the commander, and he has to run from his comrades to complete the operation and prove that he is not guilty. Along the way, he joins forces with a North Vietnamese man and an escaped military pilot. The three men make a plan to leave the territory of Vietnam but the road to freedom is full of dangers and surprises. In the end, Paul finds the original traitor and destroys him but he still has to prove his innocence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandr Chernyaev
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikolay Shedrin
- Original Title
- Chuzhaya voyna
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- VMI Worldwide
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Chernyaev
Nikolay Shedrin
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandr Chernyaev
Director
Nikolay Shedrin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soldier
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What is The Soldier about?
The Soldier tells us about the military operations taking place in the years 1965-1973 when a group of Russian military operatives carried out the advisory support of North Vietnam as well as covert operations to capture the spoils (the enemy's new war technologies) It is the story of a soldier named Paul who was sent from Moscow military school in Vietnam where he discovers a traitor among his colleagues. However, through a turn of events, he becomes a traitor in the eyes of the commander, and he has to run from his comrades to complete the operation and prove that he is not guilty. Along the way, he joins forces with a North Vietnamese man and an escaped military pilot. The three men make a plan to leave the territory of Vietnam but the road to freedom is full of dangers and surprises. In the end, Paul finds the original traitor and destroys him but he still has to prove his innocence.
Who directed The Soldier?
The Soldier was directed by Aleksandr Chernyaev.
Who stars in The Soldier?
The principal cast of The Soldier includes Artyom Tkachenko, Aleksandr Samoylenko, Vyacheslav Krikunov, Valery Afanasyev, Amadu Mamadakov.
When was The Soldier released and how long is it?
The Soldier was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Soldier?
The Soldier holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).