Little War, Little man, Little Wish
Little War, Little man, Little Wish

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Little War, Little man, Little Wish

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Back in 1986, Phon said goodbye to his son, Ton, who had been sent to fight in the Ban Rom Klao battlefield in Phitsanulok. As time passed, while Phon waited for his son to return home, he encountered something he could never expected.

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IMDb5.7/10
Google Users60%
Director: Matthew BrownGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

In a war-torn African nation, a young man named Ben (Chadwick Boseman) is determined to find a way out for himself and his pregnant girlfriend, Sarah (Alice Eve). Their journey is fraught with danger as they navigate the brutal realities of conflict and try to evade both rebel forces and the corrupt government. Ben's resilience and desperation are tested at every turn as he seeks a glimmer of hope for a better future.

Critical Reception

Matthew Brown's "Little War, Little Man, Little Wish" is a gritty and somber drama that attempts to capture the harrowing experiences of civilians caught in conflict. While praised for its earnest performances, particularly from Chadwick Boseman, the film received mixed reviews for its pacing and a narrative that some critics found predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Chadwick Boseman's compelling performance.

  • Criticized for its slow pacing and predictable plot.

  • Seen as an earnest but ultimately unremarkable war drama.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, if not exceptional, drama with a strong lead performance. Some viewers appreciated the attempt to show the human cost of war, while others felt it didn't fully live up to its potential.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in South Africa, adding to its authentic depiction of a war-torn environment.

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