What sets Hyena Road apart from many Hollywood war films is its commitment to realism and its uniquely Canadian perspective. Hyena Road (2015) - IMDb
Released in 2015, is a gritty, visceral war drama that explores the Canadian military’s complex involvement in Afghanistan. Directed, written by, and starring Paul Gross, the film serves as both a high-stakes action movie and a "post-modern" look at the moral ambiguities of modern counter-insurgency. The Narrative: Snipers and Shadows
Pete Mitchell (Paul Gross), a savvy intelligence officer, becomes obsessed with tracking down a mysterious legendary Afghan elder known as "The Ghost"—a former mujahideen leader who could potentially be a vital ally or a dangerous wildcard.
The film follows two main threads that eventually collide in the volatile Kandahar Province.