"The hardest task of war begins at your doorstep."
Prepare to experience one of the most powerful and honest war dramas of the 21st century. The Messenger is a rare film that is not set on the battlefield, but rather examines the heaviest aftermath of war on the home front. It is a story of honor, grief, and the surprising discovery of humanity amidst tragedy.
The film follows newly decorated war hero, Sergeant Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), who is assigned to the Casualty Notification Team. His mission, alongside seasoned Captain Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson), is to deliver official news of death to the families of fallen soldiers. The task is emotionally harrowing and demands extreme self-discipline, but the connection that develops between Montgomery and a widow (Samantha Morton) forces him to confront his own wounds.
