The teaser trailer introduces Agu, a young African soldier, who is struggling with a life of violence and brutality.
- Jul 30, 2015
AceShowbiz - The first teaser trailer for one of Netflix's first original films, "Beasts of No Nation", has arrived online. It gives a sneak peek at the life struggle and emotional turmoil of an African child soldier. Idris Elba who plays the leader is seen forcing the kid to make a tough decision.
The movie revolves around Agu who, when civil war engulfs his West African country, is forced to join a unit of mercenary fighters. Not only must Agu face the death of his father and disappearance of his mother and sister, but must also join a life of violence and brutality.
It is scheduled to debut at the Venice Film Festival and then screen at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. It will later begin streaming on October 16 and play in select Landmark theaters in the United States.