Afghan Luke
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Disheartened when his story about Canadian snipers possibly mutilating corpses in Afghanistan is buried, Luke (Nick Stahl) quits his job but is even m...ore determined to return to Afghanistan to get the real story. With his offbeat buddy, Tom (Nicolas Wright), tagging along, Luke returns to Afghanistan and intends to gather enough evidence to get his old story into print. But he soon finds that the country is an even more dangerous place than when he left. To make matters worse, his old friend and fixer, Mateen (Stephen Lobo) has been hired away by Luke's journalistic nemesis, Imran Sahar (Vik Sahay). Soon the trip for Luke and Tom in Afghanistan turns into a surreal and perilous adventure, a journey into an alternate reality, filtered through a haze of gun smoke. Show More

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Luke, a journalist, becomes disheartened when his story about Canadian snipers possibly mutilating corpses in Afghanistan is buried. Despite quitting his job, Luke is determined to return to Afghanistan to uncover the truth. Accompanied by his eccentric friend Tom, Luke ventures back to Afghanistan to gather evidence for his story.

However, he quickly realizes that Afghanistan is an even more dangerous place than when he left. To make matters worse, his former friend and fixer, Mateen, has been hired by Luke's rival journalist, Imran Sahar. Despite these obstacles, Luke persists in his mission to expose the truth.

As Luke delves deeper into his investigation, he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that goes beyond what he initially imagined. Along the way, he encounters danger and betrayal, putting his own life at risk.

Afghan Luke is a gripping thriller that explores the price of truth and the brutality of war. It highlights the challenges faced by journalists in their pursuit of uncovering hidden truths. With compelling performances by Nick Stahl as Luke and Nicolas Wright as his quirky sidekick, the film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

This thought-provoking film sheds light on the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists and the lengths they go to in order to expose the truth. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who seek to bring important stories to light.