# Tears of the Sun (2003)

English · 2 min · Released 2003-03-07

Tears of the Sun is a 2003 English film. It is directed by Antoine Fuqua, with music by Hans Zimmer.

Director: Antoine Fuqua
Music: Hans Zimmer

## Storyline
Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their conscience and protect a group of innocent refugees. When the democratic government of Nigeria collapses and the country is taken over by a ruthless military dictator, Waters, a fiercely loyal and hardened veteran is dispatched on a routine mission to retrieve a Doctors Without Borders physician.

## Common questions

### When was Tears of the Sun released?
Tears of the Sun was released on 7 March 2003.

### Who directed Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun was directed by Antoine Fuqua.

### Who composed the music for Tears of the Sun?
The music is by Hans Zimmer.

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