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Set against the horrors of the First World War, Passchendaele tells the story of Michael Dunne, a Canadian solider who sacrifices everything for country, honour and love.
Shipped back to Canada to recuperate in a Calgary hospital, an injured Dunne falls in love with Sarah Mann, a nurse serving on the home front. Her younger brother, David, although unfit for service, enlists for combat, determined to erase his family’s shame. In an attempt to protect the boy, Dunne returns to the battlefield and must survive the battle of Passchendaele in order to keep his promise to the woman he loves.
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Known foremost as an actor, Paul Gross is also a writer, producer and director. His portrayal of Constable Benton Fraser in the highly popular Due South, a drama series he co-wrote, won international acclaim. His directorial debut with feature film, Men with Brooms, broke english Canadian box office records. Gross was the recipient of a Golden Nymph Award for best lead actor at the Monte Carlo Television Festival for his role in H2O, a mini-series that he also co-wrote. For his portrayal of Geoffrey Tenant in the critically acclaimed series Slings & Arrows, Gross won his fifth Gemini Award. Passchendaele is his second feature film. 
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