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Key Features:
Iraq War, Security guard, Conspiracy, Investigation, Cover-up, Moral ambiguity, Post-traumatic stress, Friendship, Search for truth, Political thriller, Violence-moderate
Tone:
serious, gritty, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Fans of war films, Viewers interested in political thrillers, Those who appreciate suspenseful narratives, Individuals interested in the Iraq War
Emotional Arc:
Grief → Suspicion → Revelation

Route Irish

2011-03-16
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A private security contractor in Iraq rejects the official explanation of his friend's death and decides to investigate.

Genres
Drama
Cast
Mark Womack, John Bishop, Andrea Lowe, Trevor Williams, Geoff Bell, Jack Fortune, Talib Hamafraj, Jamie Michie, Najwa Nimri, Stephen Lord
Crew
Ken Loach, Paul Laverty
Rating
6(95 votes)
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