The Rifleman

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The Rifleman
Genres: War, Drama, History
Rating: 7.3
Year:2019
Country:LV
Runtime: 2h 4min

Description:

"Young Love in the Trenches" chronicles the tumultuous journey of sixteen-year-old Arturs, whose budding romance is abruptly interrupted by the cataclysmic First World War. Grappling with the untimely loss of his mother and home, Arturs finds a fragile sense of belonging when he joins the army. His naive optimism about warfare crumbles quickly as reality dawns upon him; the battlefield is marked by brutality and senseless suffering, rather than glory and fairness.As the war drags on indefinitely, claiming the lives of his father and brother, Arturs' hope for a swift resolution and return to his homeland dwindles. His isolation deepens as he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his country being reduced to a pawn in others' games. It is within this despair that Arturs finds the resolve to confront the final battle, ultimately returning home to rebuild his life amidst the ashes of war-torn Europe. A poignant tale of courage and resilience, "Young Love in the Trenches" delves into the harrowing realities of war while tracing Arturs' indomitable spirit through unimaginable hardships to emerge victorious against all odds.

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