

Jirga
2018-06-08 · 78 min · ★ 6.7
Made under extraordinary, and extremely dangerous, conditions, Jirga tells the emotional story of a former Australian soldier who travels to Afghanistan to seek forgiveness.
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- Directors
- Benjamin Gilmour
- Production companies
- Screen Australia, Felix Media
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
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