Plot: A father is looking for his son, but to get to him, he needs to enter a war-torn Syria. The road there is perilous, and once inside the country, danger lurks around every corner. When he gets a call from his son telling him he's back in Turkey and on his way home, his father feels relieved, but can he trust his son to speak the truth?
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April 19, 2025
A harrowing trip following a dad on a mission to find his son in war territory. He infiltrates the country, takes on a different religion, and joins the fight, hoping to find information about the whereabouts of his son. It's a powerful setup that is bound to turn a few heads, but it's not quite as immersive as it could've been.
The film focuses a bit too much on narration, not enough on the experience itself. The pressure and danger aren't quite tangible enough, the presentation is somewhat basic, and the plot is predictable. Performances are strong though, and the film held my attention rather easily, I just needed a bit more.