The film features actual footage shot in Kandahar during final combat deployments, seamlessly woven between staged scenes to ground the story in reality.
The "work" depicted within the film focuses on the high-stakes intelligence and combat operations of the Canadian Armed Forces. hyenaroad2015 work
Lead actor Rossif Sutherland (who played Ryan Sanders) underwent three weeks of intense physical and weapons training at Shilo to accurately depict a sniper’s "work." The film features actual footage shot in Kandahar
The story follows intelligence officer Pete Mitchell ( Paul Gross ) as he navigates the murky waters of local warlords and the mysterious figure known as "The Ghost." hyenaroad2015 work
It offers a granular look at the reconnaissance and information-gathering "work" that snipers perform, often far from the direct front lines but central to the success of the mission.