Plot
The film begins with a routine mission by a U.S. Army helicopter crew near the border between North and South Korea. The mission involves repairing a radar unit in the demilitarized zone. However, due to sudden wind shears from a storm, their helicopter crashes deep within North Korean territory, outside of allied airspace.
Sergeant Edward Brockman, who was initially surprised by his assignment to this mission, becomes the reluctant leader after the death of his superiors in the crash. The survivors include a mix of soldiers, including Selby, who is a medic.
With the helicopter's communications equipment destroyed, Brockman and his team have to navigate through enemy territory to escape back to South Korea, all while protecting a civilian tech specialist. They must work together under extreme pressure, facing the constant threat from North Korean forces. The film emphasizes the tension between North and South Korea, though it doesn't delve deeply into the geopolitical nuances of the conflict but rather focuses on the survival aspect.
The journey across the treacherous Demilitarized Zone tests their courage, teamwork, and leadership skills, highlighting themes of survival, leadership under pressure, and the human spirit's resilience in desperate situations.
Production
In August 2022, it was revealed that a thriller film titled Valiant One was in development, directed by Steve Barnett and co-written by Eric Tipton, with Chase Stokes cast in the lead role. [2] In September, Lana Condor, Desmin Borges, and Callan Mulvey joined the cast. [3] The next month, Jonathan Whitesell and Daniel Jun rounded out the cast. [4]
Principal photography began on September 19, 2022, in Vancouver, Canada. [3] [5]
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