In a mission to capture a Somali warlord, a group of American troops finds themselves trapped in the chaos of a war-torn city. The operation, presented as a surgical strike, quickly becomes a brutal battle after the crash of a Black Hawk helicopter, leaving the soldiers at the mercy of a hostile population. The men, trained to act in extreme situations, are forced to confront fierce local resistance that outnumbers them and has superior knowledge of the terrain.
As the conflict unfolds, the tension between loyalty and duty is palpable on the faces of the soldiers, who struggle to rescue their fallen comrades and escape this deadly trap alive. Through a chaotic mosaic of action, this visceral narrative presents the harsh and brutal reality of modern warfare, where camaraderie and sacrifice are tested to their limits. The soldiers, some still in their twenties, must confront the fragility of life and the decisions that have led them to this point, all while time is running against them.
The story, based on real events, highlights not only heroism but also the human suffering on both sides of the conflict, leaving the viewer with a profound reflection on the consequences of military intervention and the cost of war.