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Born of War

Born of War

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Born of War

2013

1h 49m

3.9(17 votes)

Action

Thriller

War

Overview

After her parents are brutally murdered in a home invasion, college student Mina learns that her real father is a ruthless warlord who now wants her back. In retaliation, she works alongside British intelligence in order to take him down.

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James Frain

James Frain

Simon

Sofia Black-D'Elia

Sofia Black-D'Elia

Mina

Lydia Leonard

Lydia Leonard

Olivia

Joey Ansah

Joey Ansah

Atal

Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney

Ian

Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon

Harm Helder

Jade Hudson

Saba

Avin Shah

Avin Shah

Dagar

Lisa Kay

Lisa Kay

Daphne

Olivia Jewson

Olivia Jewson

Harriet

Creative team

Directed by: Vicky Jewson
Written by: Vicky Jewson
Rupert Whitaker
Produced by: Rupert Whitaker

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