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[09/25/25 - 06:43 AM]
Gripping Tale of Unsung Heroes in Brutal Conflict "A Life's Worth" Award-Nominated Wartime Drama Co-Starring Edvin Ryding Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, October 30, 2025 on Viaplay
Inspired by the first Swedish UN battalion in Bosnia in 1993, the award-nominated ensemble drama follows a group of young peacekeepers and their commander as they are forced to struggle with the complexities of war and navigate the treacherous line between duty and humanity.

[via press release from Viaplay]

Gripping Tale of Unsung Heroes in Brutal Conflict A LIFE'S WORTH Award-Nominated Wartime Drama Co-Starring Edvin Ryding (Young Royals, 28 Years Later) Makes Exclusive US Debut Thursday, October 30, 2025 on Viaplay

Nominee: Series Mania 2025, International Panorama

Official Selection: Sarajevo International Film Festival 2025, Avant Series Premiere

September 25, 2025 - Inspired by the first Swedish UN battalion in Bosnia in 1993, the award-nominated ensemble drama A Life's Worth(Trailer) follows a group of young peacekeepers and their commander as they are forced to struggle with the complexities of war and navigate the treacherous line between duty and humanity. Infused with high suspense, deep emotion, and life-or-death stakes, the Viaplay Original series A Life's Worth makes its exclusive U.S. debut on the acclaimed European/Nordic streamer Viaplay on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with weekly episodes through November 27.

Four Swedish rookie soldiers - Forss, Babic, Strand and Kilpinen -voluntarily venture into the heart of conflict in the Balkans - some driven by duty, others by the prospect of adventure. They are deployed for their first overseas service to the tangled, bloody conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where their mission is to secure the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians while staying neutral. However, it proves impossible to solve by peaceful means alone as a vicious cycle of atrocities and revenge between Bosnians and Croats threatens the stability of the Vareš region. Accompanying them is commander Andreasson, who is torn between the desire to intervene and the duty to follow orders. Beyond the violence that quickly shocks the inexperienced newcomers, the meaning of their mission is soon put to the test as their mandate binds them to neutrality and limits their room for action. Retaining humanity in a ravaged world becomes the ultimate challenge.

Inspired by true events and Magnus Ernström's novel "A Half Year, an Entire Life," A Life's Worth draws on firsthand accounts from UN soldiers and civilians during the Bosnian War, one of Europe's most devastating modern conflicts. The six-part landmark drama portrays young soldiers confronting the unknown and a population scarred by intra-ethnic violence. Rather than focusing on the mechanics of warfare, the series explores resilience, moral dilemmas, and bonds that form under fire, making it a deeply human and universally relevant story. It also captures the war's toll on civilians across ethnic and religious lines - disrupted lives, fractured families, and the emotional weight of loss.

Amid chaos, there is also hope, love, and light in the darkest moments. A Life's Worth tells of human brutality and impossible choices, but also of friendship, love, and trust.

A Life's Worth is directed by Ahmed Abdullahi (Top Dog) and written by Mona Masri (Snabba Cash, Copenhagen Cowboy) and Oliver Dixon (Paradis City, The Lawyer). The series is produced by Maida Krak (Blod, svett och kokosbollar) at YellowBird for Viaplay. The ensemble cast includes: Edvin Ryding (Young Royals, 28 Years Later, the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping), Erik Enge (Tigers, Exit, End of Summer), Johan Rheborg (The Glass Dome, Sunny Side), Maxwell Cunningham (Top Dog, Blinded), and Toni Prince (Agent Hamilton, Beck). Additional cast members include Lazar Dragojevic, Teodora Dragicevic, Ivana Roscic, Alena Dzebo and Alban Ukaj.

(6 episodes x 44', Swedish, English, Serbian and Serbo-Croatian with English subtitles)

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COMING UP ON VIAPLAY US:

· Mondays Sep. 8-29: In the Name of Love - A dark, offbeat comedy based on the shocking and unusual real life of award-winning Norwegian director Bård Breien and his father's success in the porn industry. Going back and forth between the 1970s and 1990s, this captivating coming-of-age drama unfolds a sharp, emotional, and humor-filled true portrait of love, identity, and family myths unraveling in real time.

· Thurs., Sep. 25: The Art of Living with Niklas Ekstedt - Swedish super-chef Niklas Ekstedt goes on an international culinary adventure to unravel the secrets of longevity by visiting so-called "blue zones", where the life expectancy figures of reaching 100 are exceptionally high compared to other areas in towns in the U.S., Italy, Japan, Greece, and more.

· Thurs., Oct. 2-23: Darkness: Those Who Kill, Season 4 - The most recent season of one of the biggest ongoing Nordic Noir series follows the murder investigation of a young gang member recently released from prison. (Trailer)

· Thurs., Oct. 16: Little Did I Know - Based on a best-selling novel, this award-winning film stars one of Sweden's most popular actresses, Alexandra Rapaport (The Sandhamn Murders, No Time to Mourn, Veronika), and follows a woman's journeys of self-discovery spanning different life stages (50 and 15), offering a hopeful yet painful view on love. (Trailer)

· Thursdays, Oct. 30 - Nov. 27: A Life's Worth - This riveting, landmark drama series follows young soldiers thrown into Bosnia's brutal conflict in 1993, navigating the treacherous line between duty and humanity and exploring the resilience and bonds that form in the face of conflict. (Trailer)

About Viaplay:

The Viaplay streaming service features thousands of hours of premium Nordic and European series and films from Scandinavia's largest and most recognized television/streaming platform. Viaplay's US content offering focuses on the Nordic region's high-quality and psychologically penetrating titles: from atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas and provocative and stylish young adult series to award-winning dramas and riveting documentaries. On par with the best on television, Viaplay series feature first-rate production values, incredible scenery, award-worthy acting, and edge-of-your-seat storylines. Viaplay is available as an add-on subscription on Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel, Comcast Xfinity, and more for only $5.99 a month. All titles are available in their original language with English subtitles. Link: http://amazon.com/video/viaplayus





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