Four of the cast members are real Danish soldiers who have been stationed in Afghanistan.
Filming took place in Copenhagen and in Konya Province in Turkey.
Official submission of Denmark to the best foreign language film category of the 88th Academy Awards 2016.
This is the fourth time that actor Pilou Asbæk portrays a Danish soldier. First in a minor role in Forbrydelsen (The Killing) season two. Secondly in the TV-show 1864. Thirdly in 9. April and finally in Krigen (A War).