distinguishes itself from the usual slew of war movies set in the Middle East is in its focus on the overlooked yet indispensable interpreters, whose contributions were critical to the successful execution of missions.
It is in the aftermath of a Taliban ambush that decimates Kinley’s team and leaves him incapacitated and on the precipice of death that these themes are manifested. Rescuing him from the clutches of his kidnappers, Ahmed emerges as the unlikely hero, with a quiet determination, navigating rocky terrains and expansive deserts, dragging Kinley's unconscious body to safety.