Elite operatives hunt a mysterious briefcase across Europe, navigating a relentless, high-octane world of betrayal and shifting loyalties.
Suspenseful and pulpy. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on MGM+, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free), YouTube (free) and Tubi (free).
What we could confirm fits an R: brutal violence and some strong language.
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A briefcase with undisclosed contents – sought by Irish terrorists and the Russian mob – makes its way into criminals' hands. An Irish liaison assembles a squad of mercenaries, or 'ronin', and gives them the thorny task of recovering the case.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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