Killing Season

The aftermath of the Bosnian War looms heavily over the Balkans. American forces grapple with the painful memories and haunting realities of the conflict, leading to a quest for justice against those responsible for war crimes.

In modern-day Belgrade, Serbia, Emil Kovač, a former soldier with a dark past, sets up a covert meeting to gather classified information. His focus is on obtaining intel about Colonel Benjamin Ford, an elusive figure who has retreated from the horrors of war.

Colonel Benjamin Ford, an American military veteran, seeks solitude in a remote cabin in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee. This seclusion is his refuge from the nightmares that haunt him, allowing him to escape the memories of the Bosnian War.

During a hunting trip, Kovač comes across Ford and presents himself as a European tourist. Their initial exchange is friendly, masking Kovač's ulterior intent to confront Ford about their shared past.

As their time together unfolds, Kovač's true motives are exposed, revealing a dark quest for vengeance. The camaraderie dissolves rapidly, giving way to a dangerous game fueled by animosity and unresolved trauma.

Fueled by revenge, Kovač begins a tense pursuit of Ford, reminiscent of their time on the battlefield. Each encounter is intensified by the lingering psychological scars both men carry from their shared history of conflict.

As their confrontation deepens, it becomes clear that Ford is not only fighting for his own survival but is also haunted by guilt from the past. He remembers shooting Kovač, an act that left him physically and emotionally scarred.

After a harrowing face-off, Kovač finds himself at the mercy of Ford, whose unwavering determination forces a confrontation with their histories. In this charged moment, both men reflect on their past and what it has cost them.

In an unexpected turn, as tensions simmer down, Kovač and Ford begin to empathize with one another's struggles. Through this moment of understanding, both men inch closer to finding closure in their respective journeys.

Kovač returns to Serbia after their fateful meeting, opting to reflect on his past rather than dwell on his physical wounds. He tells those who ask that he is 'healing,' symbolizing his journey toward inner peace.

Meanwhile, Ford takes this chance to reconnect with his estranged son, making a commitment to participate in his grandson's baptism. This act signifies a turning point in his life, offering hope for reconciliation and healing.

Both men, now changed by their encounter, embark on paths of healing. Kovač grapples with his past in silence, while Ford seeks to rebuild his family connection, illustrating the importance of reconciliation after war.