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Cinematography | Saulius Lukosevicius |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $51,228 |
Lonesome Soldier is a 2023 American war drama film directed by Nino Aldi and written by Alexander Randazzo, Lionel Chetwynd,and Linda Lee. It stars Alexander Randazzo, John Ashton, and Allison McAtee. [1] Based on a true story, [2] Lonesome Soldier follows the life of Jackson Harlow, from young dreamer to haunted war veteran in this harrowing portrayal of PTSD and the effects it has, not only on soldiers, but also their loved ones. [3] [4] [5] [6]
After serving in the Iraq war, Jackson Harlow returns to Tennessee and learns that his fight is far from over. Veterans and their loved ones face many challenges while battling PTSD.
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