AKA

AKA

Year: 2023

Runtime: 122 min

Language: French

Director: Morgan S. Dalibert

ActionThrillerCrime

A skilled operative infiltrates a dangerous criminal network, finding himself unexpectedly connected to the kingpin's son, who is more vulnerable than he initially appears. Their complicated relationship creates tension and forces them to question their allegiances as they become entangled in a thrilling and suspenseful game of deception and pursuit.

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1

Infiltration of a Libyan terror cell

Adam Franco infiltrates a Libyan terrorist cell to locate a captured reporter and carry out the assigned strike. The operation tests his discipline and combat prowess under cover. This early mission serves as a preface to the bigger task linked to Al Tayeb.

early phase of the mission Libya
2

New assignment: flush out a Paris-based warlord

Kruger, acting on orders from Senator Marconnet, assigns Adam to locate and eliminate Moktar Al Tayeb, the prime suspect in a Paris hotel bombing. The assignment shifts the focus from Libya to France, raising political and operational stakes. Adam plans to get closer by working within criminal networks that tie to Al Tayeb.

shortly after the Libya mission Paris, France
3

Infiltration of the Pastore crime syndicate

Adam infiltrates the Pastore crime syndicate and earns the trust of boss Victor Pastore. Victor’s known business links connect him to Al Tayeb, hinting at a larger conspiracy. Adam uses these connections to observe key players and map the operation’s web.

early during the Paris operation Pastore crime syndicate hideout
4

Demonstrating force against rival gangs

Adam impresses Victor by demonstrating his fighting prowess during clashes with Amet’s rival gang led by an Egyptian fighter. The brutal altercations cement his standing within the syndicate and make him a trusted asset. The exchanges also reveal how intertwined the factions are with Al Tayeb’s aims.

shortly after joining Pastore Pastore's network territory
5

A bond forms with Pee Wee and Jonathan

Adam begins to bond with Pee Wee, a key player connected to Al Tayeb, and forms an unlikely friendship with Jonathan, Victor’s stepson. These relationships complicate his mission, blurring lines between operative duties and personal leverage. The evolving loyalties will shape the choices he makes as events escalate.

during the infiltrations Pastore safe-house
6

Birthday party disruption and bank heist

During Jonathan’s birthday, Pee Wee lures Adam into a bank heist arranged by Victor. A high-stakes gunfight erupts as Amet’s gang ambushes them in the streets. The chaos exposes Natalya as a mole, complicating Adam’s trusted network and deepening the danger.

the night of the party City streets, Paris
7

Jonathan kidnapped at the zoo

At the zoo, Jonathan is kidnapped by Amet’s gang, prompting Victor to refuse a ransom. Adam pursues the kidnapper’s trail with urgency, relying on haunts of his undercover identity. The kidnapping adds a personal deadline to the larger mission.

day of the kidnapping Paris Zoo
8

Rescuing Jonathan and confronting Amet

Adam infiltrates Amet’s gang compound, fights his way inside, and saves Jonathan, killing Amet in the process. He is badly wounded in the confrontation, underscoring the personal cost of his undercover operation. With Amet dead, the net closes on Al Tayeb and his connections.

rescue sequence Amet's gang compound
9

Cisko is killed; Adam investigates

While Adam is recuperating, Cisko spots Al Tayeb and confronts him, only to be killed by Pee Wee. Adam uses a nearby shop to review security footage of Cisko’s murder, realizing there is a mole in Victor’s circle. This discovery raises the stakes and tightens the net around the conspiracy.

shortly after Cisko’s murder Shop with security footage
10

Mona’s counter-surveillance and her death

Mona, Cisko’s partner, helps disrupt Victor’s men and warns Adam, but she dies from a shotgun blast that clips her neck. Youssef, one of Victor’s lieutenants, deduces that Adam is the mole as surveillance collapses around them. The betrayal weighs heavily as the operation presses toward its final phase.

as the surveillance operation unfolds Victor’s base and surrounding streets
11

Al Tayeb reveals the frame and funds for his daughter

Al Tayeb explains he was framed by the French government and reveals his fundraising for his daughter’s medical treatment. He also ties the attack to Senator Marconnet, a connection the senator wants hidden. The revelations reshape the mission from capture to exposing a political conspiracy.

revelation moment Makeshift hospital
12

Hospital assault and the mission’s climax

Kruger dispatches two elite commandos to kill Al Tayeb, Victor, and associates. In the hospital, Adam and Pee Wee fight the commandos and escape with Al Tayeb’s daughter. In the aftermath, Adam kills Kruger, reunites with Hélène and Jonathan, and Pee Wee and Adam expose Senator Marconnet’s ties to Al Tayeb for front-page news.

climax and aftermath Makeshift hospital / city

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 20:07

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