Kajaki. The True Story depicts an incident involving a group of soldiers, mostly from the British Army’s 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (3 Para), who were trapped in a minefield while stationed at the Kajaki Dam in Afghanistan in 2006.
A small unit of soldiers is dug into a ridge overlooking the dam. A three-man patrol sets out to disable a Taliban roadblock. In a dried out river bed at the foot of the ridge, one of the patrol detonates a land mine, blowing off his leg and setting into motion a desperate rescue mission.
His fellow soldiers come to his aid, only to find themselves trapped in an unmarked minefield, a relic of the Russian invasion of the 1980s. With no way out, any movement risks certain injury and possible death.
Out of this harrowing day came extraordinary tales of bravery, selflessness and heroism, but also tragic consequences, for leader Corporal Mark Wright and his comrades, who risked their own lives to help each other.
Incredibly tense... it's the British Hurt Locker CHARLES GANT, HEAT
It may well be the best war film ever made JEREMY CLARKSON, THE SUN
For those in the forces, Vue Cinemas are offering up to 20% discount on full ticket prices for the film (valid at all participating Vue Cinemas, discount is for cardholder only and on production of a Standard Forces ID card, offer is only applicable to in person bookings).
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