Panama

Set in 1989 amid the late Cold War and Noriega's Panamanian regime, the film threads US covert maneuvering through a volatile Central American scene. The CIA pursues an off-the-books arms deal to undermine Noriega and bolster the Contras, justifying risky actions in a politically charged moment. The looming invasion of Panama casts a menacing backdrop over Becker's personal crisis and the mission.

Panama serves as the geopolitical stage, with the casino culture of Panama City and shadowy operations surrounding Noriega. The story also crosses into Miami for key meetings, highlighting a cross-border web of covert deals. The landscapes shift from tightly controlled government bases to jungle roads where a dirt-bike race can decide fate.

💔 Guilt

Becker is haunted by his wife's death, drinking to escape the memory and his own guilt. The tragedy drives reckless behavior even as it fuels a stubborn resolve to escape his past. As violence and deception mount, his personal sorrow collides with the mission's demands, testing his limits.

💼 Power

The operation reveals how ambition and geopolitical leverage drive covert deals in the shadows. The CIA's orchestration of a helicopter handover places Becker at the center of a dangerous chess game. Wealth, influence, and political risk collide, blurring moral lines.

🕵️ Betrayal

Trust fractures as allies reveal hidden agendas: Enrique's loyalties shift, and Burns uses Becker's family as leverage. Revelations force Becker to reassess who can be trusted in a landscape of double-crosses. Betrayal escalates violence and reshapes goals.

🎭 Deception

Assumed identities and undercover roles blur throughout the narrative, with Becker posing as a casino consultant while pursuing a covert mission. Coercion reshapes relationships, especially Camila's, as truth and manipulation intertwine. The web of deception extends from the casino floor to CIA and Contra schemes.