Beyond Borders (2003)
Beyond Borders (2003) is an American romantic-drama film directed by Martin Campbell, following the story of aid workers. During a fund-raising gala, Sarah Jordan, a married American socialite residing in England, witnesses an impassioned speech given by Dr. Nick Callahan – a rebel humanitarian. His plea for the impoverished children under his care has a profound impact on Sarah’s life. She becomes captivated by Nick and his cause, leading her to leave her job at an art gallery and comfortable life in England to assist him at the refugee camps. Her journey takes her to Ethiopia, where she arrives with much-needed medical supplies for the remote camp. There, she reunites with Nick and meets his colleague, Dr. Elliott Hauser.
As Sarah’s work in England leads her to various volatile regions, she realizes the harsh realities and her ongoing attraction to the unpredictable doctor ignite a strong desire within her to save lives, despite the risks. For a decade, she dedicates herself to humanitarian and human rights organizations after her first trip to Ethiopia. Upon Dr. Hauser’s request, she aids in another critical shipment hindered by conflicting factions and corruption. In this mission, she reunites with Nick who is now stationed at the border of Cambodia and Vietnam. Here, she witnesses how war and refugee suffering tightly intertwine, even more so than in Ethiopia. The Khmer Rouge terrorizes the camp, ultimately resulting in Dr. Hauser’s death as he valiantly fights for their liberation.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Angelina JolieSarah Jordan  Clive OwenNick Callahan  Teri PoloCharlotte Jordan  Linus RoacheHenry Bauford  Noah EmmerichElliott Hauser  Yorick van WageningenSteiger  Timothy WestLawrence Bauford |
Beyond Borders (2003) is an American romantic-drama film directed by Martin Campbell, following the story of aid workers. During a fund-raising gala, Sarah Jordan, a married American socialite residing in England, witnesses an impassioned speech given by Dr. Nick Callahan – a rebel humanitarian. His plea for the impoverished children under his care has a profound impact on Sarah’s life. She becomes captivated by Nick and his cause, leading her to leave her job at an art gallery and comfortable life in England to assist him at the refugee camps. Her journey takes her to Ethiopia, where she arrives with much-needed medical supplies for the remote camp. There, she reunites with Nick and meets his colleague, Dr. Elliott Hauser.
As Sarah’s work in England leads her to various volatile regions, she realizes the harsh realities and her ongoing attraction to the unpredictable doctor ignite a strong desire within her to save lives, despite the risks. For a decade, she dedicates herself to humanitarian and human rights organizations after her first trip to Ethiopia. Upon Dr. Hauser’s request, she aids in another critical shipment hindered by conflicting factions and corruption. In this mission, she reunites with Nick who is now stationed at the border of Cambodia and Vietnam. Here, she witnesses how war and refugee suffering tightly intertwine, even more so than in Ethiopia. The Khmer Rouge terrorizes the camp, ultimately resulting in Dr. Hauser’s death as he valiantly fights for their liberation.
