Soldiers of the Vine

Dec 27, 2016

1h 6m

★ 8.0

Overview

After years of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, six US veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan travel to Peru on a quest for healing. With the help and guidance of three brothers who are traditional healers, they take ayahuasca and other plant medicines during a 10-day retreat in the Amazon rainforest.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Nomad Cinema

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Cast

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Ian Benouis

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Dakota Serna

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Barry Richardson

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Chris Schickendanz

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Matthew Kahl

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Jeremiah Shattuck

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Carlos Llerena Chavez

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Juan Chavez

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Alberto Chavez

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Roberto Plata

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