Escape and Evasion (2019)

Escape and Evasion is a gripping psychological war drama that explores the haunting effects of combat and the relentless pursuit of truth. Directed by Storm Ashwood, the film follows Seth (Josh McConville), a soldier who returns home after a harrowing mission in Myanmar, the sole survivor of his unit. Traumatized and plagued by guilt, Seth tries to rebuild his life but finds himself caught in a web of secrecy and hidden truths as a journalist (Bonnie Sveen) investigates what really happened on the mission.

As Seth’s memories resurface, the film delves into his struggle with PTSD, presenting a raw and honest portrayal of the mental battles soldiers face after the battlefield. His journey is both an emotional and suspenseful quest to confront his past and discover the truth, even as those around him try to keep it buried. The intense flashbacks to jungle warfare scenes and the mystery surrounding his mission keep audiences on edge, creating a constant tension between what Seth remembers and what he’s been told to forget.

With powerful performances, especially from McConville, Escape and Evasion shines a light on the psychological toll of war and the lengths some will go to silence those who know too much. It’s a moving, thought-provoking film about survival, trauma, and the search for redemption that holds audiences captive until the final frame.