This drama follows the adult life of Bill Rohan, who is called up for military service. While stationed at a training camp for soldiers heading to the Korean War, Bill forms a close bond with an eccentric companion named Percy. Together, the two men attempt to undermine their arrogant commanding officers while seeking romantic connections during their limited time away from the base.
The film was written and directed by John Boorman, marking the twelfth feature in his directorial career following In My Country. Produced by Merlin Films in a collaboration between Ireland, Romania, and France, the production features a cast including Callum Turner, Caleb Landry Jones, Pat Shortt, David Thewlis, Richard E. Grant, and Tamsin Egerton.
Released in 2015, the movie has received generally positive feedback from viewers and critics. It holds a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 2,000 votes and a 6.1/10 on TMDB from 74 votes. Professional critics gave the film a slightly higher score of 6.7/10 across 89 reviews.
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