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Soldiers of the Vine
Soldiers of the Vine

Soldiers of the Vine

Genres

Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

66 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

27 December 2016

Country

Cast

Ian Benouis

Ian Benouis

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Dakota Serna

Dakota Serna

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Barry Richardson

Barry Richardson

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Chris Schickendanz

Chris Schickendanz

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Matthew Kahl

Matthew Kahl

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Jeremiah Shattuck

Jeremiah Shattuck

Himself

Carlos Llerena Chavez

Carlos Llerena Chavez

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Juan Chavez

Juan Chavez

Himself

Alberto Chavez

Alberto Chavez

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Roberto Plata

Roberto Plata

Himself

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