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 | girls with guns | mina | 

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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

Well worth watching

Low budget and sometimes lacking tempo this movie showcases a different angle to the "terrorist-theme".Was expecting the usual trivial approach but I was pleasantly surprised. "Black and white" stereotypes are replaced by more complex characters, which is refreshing. If this movie got the "Hollywood-treatment" it might be more appreciated for what it is,an attempt to show the forces behind "terrorism" and global politics. It is sad that the movie is promoted by a high-heeled heroine poster,good acting effort by female lead though. Gave it 8/10 due to the fact that it was different and deserves more viewers.Well worth viewing.

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)