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Ghost Trail
Tense, morally complex political thriller about a man hunting down fugitive war criminals from the Assad regime in Syria, inspired by true events.
Director: Jonathan Millet
Overview
After surviving a spell in one of Syria’s notorious prisons, Hamid is now part of a clandestine network tracking down fugitive war criminals from Assad’s regime. His mission leads him to Strasbourg, on the trail of his former torturer. As he confronts the possibility of revenge, Hamid must reckon with the true cost of pursuing justice – and what it demands of those who have already lost so much.
Inspired by real events, this tense, morally complex political thriller delves into the ethical compromises, institutional failures, and quiet resilience of migrants striving to rebuild their lives while navigating the shadows of violence and neglect.
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