Essential Killing
A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.
Release Year
2010
Runtime
84 min
Audience Score
5.9
Genres
Thriller, War
Story Snapshot
A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.
Why This Page Helps
Essential Killing is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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