Once In The Desert (2022)

Name: Once In The Desert
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 2022
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Aleksandr Robak, Pavel Chinaryov, Aleksandr Metelkin, Ekaterina Nesterova, Igor Gordin

2h 1m Russia

War Drama

Plot

A Syrian War Explosive Ordnance Disposal team faces imminent danger from ISIS militants while preparing the historic site of Palmyra for a symbolic concert featuring the Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra. This peacekeeping initiative hinges on defusing explosives across the devastated landscape. As the EOD team advances, tensions flare between the young Captain and a seasoned expert. Their conflicting approaches are tested when an ambush leaves the Captain missing. Ultimately, the veteran sapper must confront his differences and embark on a perilous mission to rescue his leader, showcasing courage amidst chaos.

Cast

Aleksandr Robak Pavel Chinaryov Aleksandr Metelkin Ekaterina Nesterova Igor Gordin Polina Pushkaruk Vitaliya Kornienko Anna Potebnya Oleg Vasilkov Sergey Borodinov Aleksey Komashko Samvel Muzhikyan Zakariya Al-Yazidi Petr Kharchenko Gleb Kozlyaev