Movies and TvShows featuring "desertion" theme.

Set in the Arizona Territory during the 1880s, a former army officer named Branded is accused of cowardice and branded a traitor. He seeks to prove his innocence and clear his name while navigating the wild west and facing various challenges, including encounters with Apache and Sioux Indians.

D.P. (Deserter Pursuit) follows the story of a young military police officer named Ahn Jung-ho who is assigned to a unit that tracks down army deserters. Through his encounters with different deserters, he starts to question the reasons behind their decisions and the harsh reality of military life.

Lieutenant John Dunbar, assigned to a remote western Civil War outpost, befriends a neighboring Sioux settlement and becomes an honorary member of the tribe, causing him to question his own purpose.

The adventures of a young pilot in a war torn country. Shin Kazama was duped into singing a three-year contract at Area 88, a secluded mercenary air force base. Determined to earn $1.5 million to buy his way out of the obligation and return home, killing becomes second nature to Shin as he quickly rises to the top rank at Area 88. He begins to question whether he is still fighting for survival, or like his fellow mercenaries, for the sheer excitement and camaraderie of battle.

In 18th-century England, an Irish rogue named Redmond Barry assumes the position of an aristocrat after winning the heart of a rich widow. However, his newfound wealth and power corrupt him, leading to misfortunes and disasters that ultimately result in his downfall.

During the American Civil War, a wounded soldier named Inman embarks on a dangerous journey back home to Cold Mountain, North Carolina to be reunited with his love, Ada. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and meets different characters. Meanwhile, Ada struggles to survive on her own farm and forms a close friendship with Ruby, who helps her turn the farm around. In the end, Inman finally arrives at Cold Mountain, but tragedy awaits him.

1945 Zero hour. Europe is reduced to rubble. Thirty million displaced and uprooted people. At the heart of this ravaged continent lies Switzerland. This small neutral country, which has been all but spared by the war, becomes a hub for Nazi war criminals, Allied Secret Services and Holocaust survivors.

When a mysterious virus spreads rapidly, a group of scientists must race against time to find a cure and prevent a global disaster.

A nuclear missile launched by a saboteur causes a disaster on an abandoned ship, and the crew of a futuristic submarine must race against time to stop a nuclear explosion.

Set in the year 1847 during the devastating Irish Great Potato Famine, Black '47 follows an Irish ranger named Feeney who returns to his homeland after fighting for the British Army abroad. Upon arriving, he discovers that his mother has died of starvation and his brother has been sentenced to death. Consumed by grief and anger, Feeney embarks on a mission to seek revenge on the British authorities who have caused widespread suffering and death through their oppressive rule and mismanagement of the famine.

In 14th-century Japan, a woman and her daughter-in-law struggle to survive in a remote bamboo-hut village haunted by a mysterious demon mask. Their lives take a dark turn when a mysterious stranger arrives, testing their loyalty and unleashing a series of murders.

Catch-22 is a satirical novel by American author Joseph Heller. The story follows a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier named Yossarian and his fellow servicemen stationed on the Mediterranean island of Pianosa during World War II. Yossarian is considered insane because he is desperately trying to avoid dangerous combat missions, but his attempts are thwarted by a bureaucratic rule called Catch-22, which states that if one is sane enough to request exemption from combat, they are deemed fit to fly. The novel explores the absurdity of war and the contradictions of military bureaucracy.

In the waning days of World War II, a German army captain deserts and takes on the identity of a Nazi officer. He finds himself in a small German village where he must navigate the challenges of pretending to be someone he's not, all while dealing with the horrors and consequences of war.

After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.

A Farewell to Arms is a drama and romance film set during World War I. It follows the story of an American ambulance driver in the Italian army who falls in love with a British nurse. Their romance is put to the test as they face the horrors of war and struggle to find happiness in a chaotic world.

A young man meets a sassy and unconventional girl on the subway and his life takes a chaotic turn as he falls in love with her. Their relationship is filled with drunken escapades, coincidences, and magical thinking, bringing both joy and dysfunction. As their story unfolds, they navigate through various situations such as a time capsule, puppy love, and a dysfunctional relationship. Will their love withstand the challenges?

Rome, Open City is a powerful portrayal of life in Nazi-occupied Rome during World War II. It follows the lives of a group of courageous individuals who become involved in the resistance movement and risk everything to fight against oppression. The movie explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.

During the American Civil War, a group of deserters rob a bank and seek refuge in an abandoned plantation. However, they soon discover that the house is haunted by supernatural entities, including ghosts and a demonic presence.

Beau Geste is an adventure film set in the French Foreign Legion. It follows the story of three brothers who join the legion, facing desertion, rebellion, and death. The film explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and honor.

In 1931, Fernando, a young army deserter, arrives at the village of the beautiful and wild Amparo. There he falls in love with her, and soon, he is entangled in a complicated web of desire, jealousy, and political upheaval.