A bond. A pledge. A commitment.|Apr. 19, 2023|United Kingdom|123 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Drama;War
Description: Guy Ritchie’s *The Covenant* is a 2023 American action thriller film co-written, produced, and directed by Guy Ritchie. The movie features Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim in leading roles. The story revolves around John Kinley, a former U.S. Army special operations sergeant and Afghanistan War veteran, who returns to the country to rescue the interpreter, Ahmed, who once saved his life from the Taliban.
The film was released theatrically in the United States on April 21, 2023, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $15 million.
Set in March 2018 during the War in Afghanistan, John Kinley recruits an Afghan interpreter named Ahmed to assist in communicating with locals during a mission. While Ahmed claims he needs the money, his true motive is to avenge his son’s death at the hands of the Taliban. Initially skeptical, Kinley soon recognizes Ahmed’s reliability and skill in interpreting and uncovering lies during interrogations.
Kinley’s platoon investigates reports of Taliban activity approximately 100 kilometers north of their base camp. During the mission, they are ambushed by a large Taliban force, resulting in heavy casualties. Only Kinley and Ahmed survive, with Kinley severely injured. Ahmed drags Kinley through treacherous desert terrain and enemy territory for 100 kilometers to safety, earning the respect of locals and making them both Taliban targets.
After being airlifted to the U.S., Kinley returns to his family in Santa Clarita, California. Though he cannot fully recall the details of the escape, he is acutely aware that he owes his life to Ahmed.
Cast director: Guy Ritchie
Cast actor: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim, Antony Starr, Alexander Ludwig, Jonny Lee Miller, Emily Beecham, Jason Wong, Bobby Schofield, Sina Parvaneh, Sean Sagar
Original name: Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant