An American family frantically seeks escape during a violent coup where foreigners are immediately executed.
Tense and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy (free) and The Roku Channel (free).
What we could confirm fits an R: brutal violence and some strong language.
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In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape in an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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