William Benson

In the apocalyptic chaos of Afghanistan's collapsing airport, where law and order no longer exist, the resilience and heroism of a Hungarian special military unit determine the fate of countless lives, including the seemingly lost love of Lieutenant Bálint. In August 2021, as the U.S. withdrawal triggers the collapse of Afghanistan, the Taliban advance with lightning speed. Tens of thousands desperately flock to the Kabul airport in an attempt to flee. The Hungarian Defense Forces make an immediate decision to launch Operation Shaman to evacuate stranded Hungarian nationals from Kabul. The operation is meticulously planned, yet the dangers on the ground and the growing Taliban threat pose immense risks. Lieutenant Bálint Kerekes, commander of the riflemen, brings his prior experience from an Afghan mission to the rescue effort. In 2019, he was gravely injured during a Taliban attack and owes his life to Eszter, a courageous Hungarian doctor. During the chaos of the withdrawal, Eszter is serving at Kabul's military hospital. She narrowly escapes a terrorist attack but ends up captured by the Taliban. As the evacuation operation intensifies, Bálint and his team face an apocalyptic scene at the airport, while the stakes rise dramatically with Eszter's capture. The Hungarian soldiers undertake a high-risk night-time raid into downtown Kabul to rescue the doctor. Amid the mission, Bálint confronts his own fears and the staggering risks of their endeavor, while his comrades at the airport persevere in evacuating civilians against all odds. The Kabul Operation is a story of courage, fellowship, resilience, and heroic battles for human life. Inspired by true events, it is a visually stunning and gripping war drama.