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The Guardians

ActionCrimeDrama

Duration

2h 13m

Release

18 Sept 2012

Country

Germany

Language

German

Overview

15-year-old Nina witnesses a terrible crime that puts her life in danger. Being an orphan, she has nobody she can trust. When corrupt businessman Thomas Backer sends five killers after Nina, witness protection officer, Max, a former special-forces soldier, is responsible for her safety. They soon overcome their initial distance to find common ground. While on the run from the ruthless Backer, Rudi, one of Max’s former comrades, comes to their rescue – and continues to help the two out of some precarious situations. Even Max’s ex-girlfriend Sara is not just there to help him as a federal prosecutor. Nevertheless, Nina and Max face ever-increasing danger, and soon the teenager is not the only one in need of a guardian angel – Max could use one too.

Plot

A troubled veteran from the war in Afghanistan works to protect an orphaned teenager who witnessed a murder from the killer's henchmen.

Cast

Numan AcarVolker AlbersLoyd Bateman

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 5.7/10

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Director

Til Schweiger

Writers

Stephen ButchardPaul MauriceTil Schweiger

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations total

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