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A former political prisoner kidnaps a man he thinks tortured him in this M drama rated for thematic elements, violence, strong language and smoking. Verbal torture recollections, captivity, moral debate and f-word bursts appear, with less graphic gore than M thrillers. Best for mature teens studying justice and trauma.
Uplifting themes
Integrity, restraint and questioning cycles of harm Flawed survivors wrestle toward conscience A strong civics and human-rights discussion starter
Story (may spoil tone)
An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.
Details
Violence Kidnapping, threats and past torture described vividly
Kidnapping, threats and past torture described vividly
Language Strong language during arguments and captivity
Strong language during arguments and captivity
Drugs / alcohol Characters smoke in stressful scenes
Characters smoke in stressful scenes
Frightening Captivity dread and state-violence memories unsettle
Captivity dread and state-violence memories unsettle
Self-harm / suicide A partner's suicide is discussed; no method is shown
A partner's suicide is discussed; no method is shown
Sexual violence Past prison sexual abuse is discussed, not shown graphically
Past prison sexual abuse is discussed, not shown graphically
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination Political persecution and power abuse are clear themes
Political persecution and power abuse are clear themes
Gore / death / weapons A buried captivity threat appears, with minimal on-screen gore
A buried captivity threat appears, with minimal on-screen gore
Dangerous behaviour Kidnapping and vigilante justice are central dilemmas
Kidnapping and vigilante justice are central dilemmas
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health PTSD, guilt and a revenge debate drive the story
PTSD, guilt and a revenge debate drive the story
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Loss from imprisonment and family separation
Loss from imprisonment and family separation
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Vahid wants revenge but doubts the man's identity. How do trauma and certainty differ?
- Former prisoners debate eye-for-an-eye justice. Can violence ever heal past harm?
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