Kajaki (film)

Kajaki, also released as Kilo Two Bravo in the United States, is a 2014 British war thriller film directed by Paul Katis, written by Tom Williams, and based on a true incident involving a group of British soldiers serving in the Kajaki Dam region of Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2006.

The film recounts the story of a small unit of paratroopers who find themselves stranded in a dried-out riverbed mined with Soviet-era anti-personnel mines. The film focuses on the desperate attempts to rescue the soldiers, highlighting the intense heat, limited resources, and the ever-present threat of further explosions.

The film is notable for its realistic depiction of the incident and its emphasis on the psychological and physical toll exacted on the soldiers involved. It was filmed on location in Jordan to simulate the Afghan landscape. Kajaki received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its realism, tension, and performances. It has been lauded for its unflinching portrayal of the realities of modern warfare and its tribute to the courage and resilience of the British armed forces.