The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
Made under extraordinary, and extremely dangerous, conditions, Jirga tells the emotional story of a former Australian soldier who travels to Afghanistan to seek forgiveness.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic59/100
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Benjamin GilmourDirector
- Benjamin GilmourWriter
Cast
- Sam SmithMike Wheeler
- Mohammad MosamDress Shop Owner
- Kefayat Lag HumaniAntiques Dealer
- Naqibullah Khan ShinwariHotel Receptionist
- Sharif UllahBell Boy
- Muhammad Shah MajrohColonel Rafiq
- Sher Alam Miskeen UstadTaxi Driver
- Samad KhanRoadblock Taliban
- Amir Shah TalashAmir Tailbani
- Janaat Gul MastanaMilitant #1
- Sadar KhanMilitant #2
- Waseem ArmanYoung Militant
Stills
Themes
redemptionafghanistanafghanistan war (2001-2021)