“The Yellow Birds” stars Alden Ehrenreich (of the upcoming massive film “Solo: A Star Wars Story”), Tye Sheridan (“Ready Player One”), as well as Toni Collette, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Patric, and Jack Huston. The film is directed by French filmmaker Alexandre Moors, who comes from the music video world and helmed a previous film titled “Blue Caprice.”
“The Yellow Birds” will be released exclusively on DirecTV May 17, and in theaters and VOD on June 15.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Against the explosive backdrop of the Iraq War, young soldiers Brandon Bartle (Alden Ehrenreich) and Daniel Murphy (Tye Sheridan) forge a deep bond of friendship. When tragedy strikes the platoon, one soldier must return home to face the hard truth behind the incident, and help a grieving mother (Jennifer Aniston) find peace. With a compelling mix of battle action and poignant drama, The Yellow Birds is an unforgettable movie whose power resonates long after the final frame.