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Jirga

Jirga

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Jirga

2018

1h 18m

6.7(12 votes)

Drama

War

Overview

Made under extraordinary, and extremely dangerous, conditions, Jirga tells the emotional story of a former Australian soldier who travels to Afghanistan to seek forgiveness.

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Production Companies

Screen Australia

Felix Media

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Sam Smith

Mike Wheeler

Sam Smith

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Mohammad Mosam

Dress Shop Owner

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Kefayat Lag Humani

Antiques Dealer

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Naqibullah Khan Shinwari

Hotel Receptionist

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Sharif Ullah

Bell Boy

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Muhammad Shah Majroh

Colonel Rafiq

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Sher Alam Miskeen Ustad

Taxi Driver

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Samad Khan

Roadblock Taliban

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Amir Shah Talash

Amir Tailbani

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Janaat Gul Mastana

Militant #1

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Sadar Khan

Militant #2

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Waseem Arman

Young Militant

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Basheer Safi

Sher Khan

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Mukhtar Serat

Hostage #1

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Waris Khan

Hostage #2

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