1917

In northern France in April 1917, British soldiers William Schofield and Tom Blake receive an urgent mission. They must cross enemy territory to stop an attack that could kill 1,600 men, including Blake’s brother. Their journey takes them through empty trenches, hidden traps, ruined homes, and gunfire. Blake’s death leaves Schofield carrying the message alone in a tense and violent race against time. The film places duty, friendship, and family at the heart of Schofield’s choices. A brief truck scene includes a Sikh soldier and other troops who share jokes and hear about his mission. Schofield also meets a young French woman caring for a baby, and he gives them food and milk before leaving to save the soldiers. These encounters show the people caught in the war, while Schofield’s grief and memories of home give him reasons to keep going.