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IMDb rating 7.3
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Critic rating 6.7

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Critic Benjamin Lee
rated 6

It’s an intimate portrait...

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Renee Schonfeld
rated 8

...remarkable, occasionally joyful, more often tragic, and very personal.

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Critic Stefan Hedmark
rated 6

...ett tungt men gripande porträtt som visar hur det ser ut för militärens familjer...

Read full review at Aftonbladet

Cast & Crew

Leslye Davis
Director
Catrin Einhorn
Director
Roxanne Gregory
As Parliamentary Aide
Isaac Eisch
As himself
Brian Eisch
As Himself
Joey Eisch
As himself
Nathan Halpern
Composer

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Father Soldier Son is a powerful and emotional documentary that follows the journey of U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch, a single father of two sons, as he struggles with the physical and emotional scars of war. After being severely wounded in Afghanistan, Brian returns home to his family, but his path to recovery is fraught with challenges. As he grapples with chronic pain, depression, and the loss of his identity as a soldier, Brian's relationship with his sons becomes increasingly strained. The film takes an unflinching look at the harsh realities of life after combat, as Brian and his family struggle to find a new sense of normalcy. With unprecedented access to their lives, Father Soldier Son captures the intimate moments of love, loss, and redemption that make up the Eisch family's journey. Through their story, the film sheds light on the unseen wounds of war and the resilience of the human spirit. With its raw and candid portrayal of one family's struggles and triumphs, Father Soldier Son is a poignant and thought-provoking film that will resonate with audiences long after the credits roll.

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