Kandahar

Kandahar concludes with Tom and Mo successfully escaping from danger and reaching the British military plane in Kandahar, just in time to avoid capture by the Taliban and other hostile forces. Throughout their escape, Roman, Tom’s handler, initially appears to betray them by seemingly joining the militants, but it’s later revealed that he was working with Afghan Special Forces all along. Roman’s sacrifice to distract Kahil Nasir, the ISI agent chasing after them, allows Tom and Mo to get away. In the intense final moments, Tom faces Nasir in a gunfight; both are wounded, and Nasir is injured more severely. Despite the threat of Taliban forces closing in, the CIA decides to bomb the area to save Tom, who then makes it onto the plane with Mo just before it departs. The ending shows a sense of cautious victory—Tom promises to help Mo rescue his sister-in-law, emphasizing personal connections amid the chaos. Meanwhile, Mo returns to his family, and Tom reunites with his daughter, attending her graduation, symbolizing his return to a semblance of normal life. The movie ends with the Iranian authorities in contact with the ISI leader, hinting that the geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts in the region continue beyond the story’s conclusion. Overall, the ending underscores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the persistent chaos of war, leaving viewers with a sense of bittersweet relief that these dangerous missions can have a temporary, fragile success amidst ongoing turmoil.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44