
Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me It Would Become This Bad in Afghanistan
Original Title: “Waarom heeft niemand mij verteld dat het zo erg zou worden in Afghanistan”
Overview
Near-silent and shot via a cell phone, a war veteran observes the world which has been colored by his experiences in Afghanistan.
Top Cast
Cyrus Frisch
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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