In Honor of Adrianna: A Warrior's Love Story ambient background
CinebyCineby
In Honor of Adrianna: A Warrior's Love Story backdrop

In Honor of Adrianna: A Warrior's Love Story

In Honor of Adrianna: A Warrior's Love Story

2024•27m•Documentary•Family•War

In a poignant tale of love, loss, and resilience, a mother recounts her enduring bond with a dedicated military officer under the shadows of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," as they navigate life's challenges and the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan.

In this poignant film, the story unfolds through a heartfelt letter from a mother to her son, Jacob, reflecting on the loss of his other mother. Through flashbacks and the sharing of memories, we witness the love story between Adrianna, a dedicated OSI agent, and her wife, Heather, as they navigate the challenges of military life under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Despite the constant fear of exposure, their bond grows stronger. Adrianna's eventual deployment to Afghanistan, where she serves with valor, ends tragically, leaving her family to grapple with the devastating news. The narrative captures the enduring love and strength that Adrianna instilled in her family, her commitment to her duty, and the bittersweet reality of their shared dreams cut short. The film closes with a reflection on the end of America's military involvement in Afghanistan, juxtaposing personal loss with historical milestones, and a message of gratitude and resilience for the future.

Caitlin Williams · Director

Daniel L. Bernardi · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime27m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 29, 2024
Budget$50

Actors

Heather Lamb

Herself

Adrianna Vorderbruggen

Posthumously

Recommendations

Father Soldier Son
Restrepo
Korengal
For Sama
2000 Meters to Andriivka
City of Ghosts
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Last Days in Vietnam
20 Days in Mariupol
The Age of Stupid
Let There Be Light
The Battle of San Pietro
They Shall Not Grow Old
Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie
We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company
The Bloody Hundredth
The Soviet Story
The Eagle Huntress
The Battle of Midway
The Meerkats

Similars

VALKYRIES
Butch Jamie
Paving the Way
Hearts Beat Loud
Tokyo Phoenix
Someone Waits For Me
L'énigme Céline Dion
Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me It Would Become This Bad in Afghanistan
PINBALL
This Time Next Year
Nube
Seeing Through the Darkness
Lesson from our garden
Catalina
Arctic Adventure: Ultimate Survival
Chêne de vie : l'amour aux temps du cancer
Your Mind Matters
A.M.O.R. Ante mucho odio revolución
Back to the light
Papa, raconte-moi mon père