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Tears of the Sun

Where:

🇳🇬 Nigeria

When:

The 2000s

He was trained to follow orders. He became a hero by defying them. — Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their conscience and protect a group of innocent refugees. When the democratic government of Nigeria collapses and the country is taken over by a ruthless military dictator, Waters, a fiercely loyal and hardened veteran is dispatched on a routine mission to retrieve a Doctors Without Borders physician.

Released in 2003 — 121 minutes

Genres:

Action Drama War

Language:

English