Deserter
Synopsis
Deserter follows Ryan Johnson and his wife Jen during their flight from the Central Valley of California to Toronto, Canada. Johnson deserted the American army after hearing that he was going to be deployed to Iraq, despite assurances that this would not happen. Like many of his contemporaries, Johnson only joined the army because he could not find a job, and he sees the war in Iraq as both illegal and immoral. Desertion means imprisonment, so he decides to flee, realising that there will be no way back. Johnson seeks advice from various helpful organisations that guide him and Jen to Canada. The employees include both Vietnam veterans and young soldiers who have already served in Iraq.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Rowley
- Original Score
- David Rowley
- Original Title
- Deserter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Big Noise Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Rowley
David Rowley
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Rowley
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deserter
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What is Deserter about?
Deserter follows Ryan Johnson and his wife Jen during their flight from the Central Valley of California to Toronto, Canada. Johnson deserted the American army after hearing that he was going to be deployed to Iraq, despite assurances that this would not happen. Like many of his contemporaries, Johnson only joined the army because he could not find a job, and he sees the war in Iraq as both illegal and immoral. Desertion means imprisonment, so he decides to flee, realising that there will be no way back. Johnson seeks advice from various helpful organisations that guide him and Jen to Canada. The employees include both Vietnam veterans and young soldiers who have already served in Iraq.
Who directed Deserter?
Deserter was directed by Rick Rowley.
Who stars in Deserter?
The principal cast of Deserter includes Not specified.
When was Deserter released and how long is it?
Deserter was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Deserter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deserter was composed by David Rowley.