Summaries

Based on the true story of five Russian pilots captured by the Taliban. They are forced to spend three-hundred-seventy-eight days in hell, while facing questions of loyalty, survival and planing their treacherous escape route home.

1995. Russian transport aircraft IL-76, carrying a cargo of ammunition under the guise of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan from Albania, forced to put interceptors at Kandahar Airfield (Afghanistan) for inspection. Captured by the Taliban appeared Russian crew: the aircraft commander, copilot, flight engineer, navigator and radio operator. Aviators who refused to teach Islamists piloting transport aircraft, placed in a dilapidated house-prison. The crew endures the hardships of captivity: all five are firmly convinced that Russia, utilizing diplomatic channels and its influence in the world, will release its citizens. However, many months pass, and, except for periodic visits of diplomats and journalists, no change occurs. Having gone through a series of hardships and humiliations, having been on the verge of death, the film's heroes realize that the only way to salvation - Escape! Based on true story.—Emil Hüseyn

Details

Keywords
  • escape
  • hostage
  • air crew
  • aircraft
  • taliban
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Feb 3, 2010
Countries of origin Russia
Official sites Official site
Language Russian Ukrainian
Filming locations Morocco
Production companies Fawzi Vision Magic Picture Rekun Cinema

Box office

Budget $7000000
Gross worldwide $15274292

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 43m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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