The War Zone

"When the worst of men hides in a family with no history."

Jun 11 1999 R 1h 38m
Drama, Thriller

An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.

Plot

Suddenly, the moody 15-year-old, Tom, and his 18-year-old sister, Jessie, find themselves relocated from the hustle and bustle of urban London to the sullen silence of wind-swept rural Devon, at a little but neat cottage in the middle of nowhere. Dad is caring and kind, and very much in love with mum who has just given birth; however, an accidental glimpse of a disturbing and well-hidden secret in the family will bring Tom face-to-face with shock, denial, and ultimately, rage. What mystery could be so appalling that threatens to bring everyone in the family to their knees?

Written by

Alexander Stuart

Directed by

Tim Roth

Production Countries

Italy, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Channel Four Films, Mikado Film, Fandango, Portobello Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

9 wins & 12 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
11,940
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA