Retrograde (2022) (2022)

Plot

Set against the backdrop of the final months of a two-decade conflict in Afghanistan, Retrograde delves into the personal bonds formed between American Green Berets and the Afghan officers they mentor. As the war draws to a close, the film explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of collaboration in a tumultuous environment. Through these intimate relationships, it captures the emotional weight of their shared experiences, highlighting both the challenges and triumphs faced in their efforts to navigate a fraught and shifting landscape.