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A Cold Day
The heater in a classroom in a primary school catches fire and a teacher risks his life to save the students. He rescues the children, but he is severely burnt and is taken to the hospital. The head teacher is forced to bring in another teacher for the students but....
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Plot Summary
In the midst of an unspecified war, a disillusioned British soldier is tasked with transporting a prisoner of war, a young Mujahideen fighter, across a war-torn landscape. As they journey through treacherous territory, the soldier grapples with his conscience and the moral complexities of war, while the prisoner attempts to understand his captor and their shared humanity.
Critical Reception
A Cold Day received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat conventional, despite its grim subject matter.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and gripping performances.
Noted for its exploration of the moral ambiguities of warfare.
Some critics felt the story lacked originality.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be titled 'The Sleeping Soldier' before being changed to 'A Cold Day'.
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