Once In The Desert 2022

Overview

Once In The Desert is a 2022 war and drama film with a runtime of two hours and one minute. The story follows a Syrian War Explosive Ordnance Disposal team tasked with clearing explosives from the historic site of Palmyra and the roads leading to it. This mission is intended to prepare the area for a symbolic concert featuring the Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra, which is planned as a peacekeeping event following damage caused by terrorists. As the team works to defuse the site, they are targeted by ISIS militants. The narrative focuses on the team as they clear the area one kilometer at a time. The stakes increase as the group approaches the center of Palmyra, where the explosives become increasingly destructive. Throughout the operation, tension develops between the young team captain and the most experienced member of the unit. The film was released in Russia on February 17, 2022, and is rated for audiences aged 12 and older.