An Ordinary Man 2018

As a notorious war criminal, a former general (Ben Kingsley) evades capture by fleeing from pillar to post, until he finds refuge in a new hideaway. There, he forges an unlikely bond with the enigmatic maid who tends to his needs. But when she reveals her true identity as his protector, he must choose between trust and treachery, setting off a chain reaction that will alter their fates forever.

As a notorious war criminal, a former general (Ben Kingsley) evades capture by fleeing from pillar to post, until he finds refuge in a new hideaway. There, he forges an unlikely bond with the enigmatic maid who tends to his needs. But when she reveals her true identity as his protector, he must choose between trust and treachery, setting off a chain reaction that will alter their fates forever.

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Metacritic

52

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Rotten Tomatoes
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41%

TOMATOMETER

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39%

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TMDB

63

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Letterboxd

3.1

From 1 fan rating

Movie Insider

3.43/5

From 7 fan ratings

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In a mysterious nation engulfed in secrecy, a notorious figure from the shadows of conflict continues to evade capture. The General, a war criminal accused of committing unspeakable atrocities, slips through the fingers of justice despite an international outcry demanding his surrender. His government appears to be complicit in his evasion, maintaining an air of ignorance regarding his whereabouts, which only intensifies speculation and pressure from abroad.

As he moves through the urban landscape, the General navigates life with a loyal entourage of vigilant guardians, always on the lookout to ensure his safety and anonymity. Despite the gravity of his criminal reputation, he adeptly blends into the crowd, his visage drowning in the sea of the city’s denizens. It is here that an unexpected connection grows between him and Tanja, his new maid, whose stoic exterior initially masks her keen instincts.

At first, the General’s treatment of Tanja oscillates between condescension and cruelty, but as their relationship evolves, an unexpected friendship begins to take root. What he remains blissfully unaware of is that Tanja is not merely a maid but a highly skilled operative tasked with the protection of the very man she serves. Her responsibilities take her on an emotional journey to his ancestral village, where the echoes of the General’s past collide with his precarious present.

However, fate deals a cruel hand as Tanja’s driver awaits their arrival with ulterior motives. With chilling efficiency, he eliminates Tanja, leaving the General to wrestle with the shocking twist of fate. Returning to his city apartment, he finds himself a prisoner of circumstance, the walls closing in as authorities intensify their pursuit. In a desperate act of defiance, he prepares for the impending arrest. He lays out a handgun and ammunition on his kitchen table, a futile assertion of control over a life spiraling beyond his reach.

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Cars Featured in An Ordinary Man

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BMW

5 E39

Chevrolet

2005

Aveo

Dacia

2005

Logan

Fiat

2008

Croma

Fiat

2002

Punto

Fiat

2003

Punto

Fiat

2009

Punto Classic

Ford

2007

C-Max MkI

Ford

2003

Mondeo MkIII

Mazda

1999

323 F

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