Born of War (2014)

After her family is killed, Mina finds out her real father is a terrorist, and behind the killings. To get revenge, Mina works with British Intelligence to take him down.

Director:

Vicky Jewson

Writers:

Ben Hervey (as Alan Heartfield), Vicky Jewson (story)

Stars:

James Frain, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Lydia Leonard

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Frain	...	Simon
Sofia Black-D'Elia	...	Mina
Lydia Leonard	...	Olivia
Michael Maloney	...	Ian
Philip Arditti	...	Khalid
Michael Brandon	...	Harm Helder
Jade Hudson	...	Saba
Avin Shah	...	Dagar
Rafaela Pugh	...	Dee
Lisa Kay	...	Daphne
Joey Ansah	...	Atal
Olivia Jewson	...	Harriet
Christian Kinde	...	Frederick
Samantha Michelle	...	Emma
Julia Verdin	...	Dr. Laura Scripps

Storyline

In the late 1980's, Daphne, a young Englishwoman finds herself in over her head. Accused of the murder of a young boy from a tribal family at a time of war between the locals and foreign invaders, she fled for her life and a new identity. 2011; 20 years later. Min, a student, is living at home as she can't afford to move. One night her life is turned upside-down when, during a ng homer invasion, her parents are murdered and only herself and her younger sister survive. They're taken into protection, and the truth is revealed. Mina's mother, Daphne, had a secret. Not only had she been accused of murder back in 1988, but had an affair with the leader of the tribal family with whom she stayed. Mina is his daughter, and he wants her back.

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Plot Keywords:

woman murders a woman | title directed by female | oxfordshire south east englend | mina | fight | 

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Taglines:

Revenge runs deep

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language

User Reviews

Nice!

The mountainous and remote Wakhan corridor 1988. Daphne, a young English rose finds herself in over her head. Accused of the murder of a young boy from a tribal family at a time of war between the local people and foreign invaders, she must flee for her life and take a new identity. 2011.The halls of Oxford University in England. Mina, a female student, is a beautiful misfit, living at home as she can't afford campus fees. One night her everyday life is turned upside down and all that she has assumed about who she is is destroyed in a violent invasion on her family home. Her parents are murdered and only herself and her 10 year old sister survive. They are then taken into protection, and the real truth is revealed: Mina's mother had a dark secret. Daphne was not only accused of murder back in 1988, but had an illicit and dangerous affair with the leader of the tribal family with whom she stayed. Mina is his daughter, and he wants her back. Mina is repulsed by her true identity.

Please don't go by the ratings. I almost didn't watch the movie after i saw that the rating was low. The movie surprised me. It was interesting and action all the way. The girl was pleasant to watch and her acting was good. Apart from some minor errors here and there, this movie is definitely worth watching. The story of this film was quite new for me. It was not the same old same old terrorism stuff. Something different was provided when you come to know at the climax. The lady villain was a bit irritating. Simons acting was nice. Overall, i will recommend this movie. Enjoy!

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

UK Jordan Cyprus

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 February 2014 (Japan)

Also Known As:

MIA ミア

Filming Locations:

Rest & Be Thankful, Scotland, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Born of War, Jewson Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Color:

Color Color (Technicolor)