Rambo

Rambo

Year: 2008

Runtime: 92 min

Language: Unknown language

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In northern Thailand, John Rambo has traded war for a peaceful existence, running a longboat on the Salween River. But when missionaries are captured by the Burmese Army, Rambo's solitude is shattered. Haunted by his past, he must reconcile his reluctance for violence with his duty to rescue the captives.

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Timeline – Rambo (2008)
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1

SPDC Campaign Begins

Amidst the Saffron Revolution in Burma, Major Pa Tee Tint leads a cruel campaign against small villages populated by the Karen community. His soldiers engage in horrific acts, including mass slaughter and abduction, instilling fear and terror within the population.

Burma
2

Rambo's Quiet Life

Twenty years after serving in Afghanistan, John Rambo lives a solitary life in Thailand as a snake handler and boatman. His days are uneventful until the arrival of a missionary doctor disrupts his peace.

Thailand
3

Missionary Doctor's Plea

Michael Burnett, a missionary doctor, approaches Rambo for help in transporting a medical team into Burma along the Salween River. After some hesitation, Rambo agrees to assist, influenced by Michael's fiancée, Sarah Miller.

Salween River
4

Pirate Encounter

While navigating the river with the medical team, Rambo and the group are threatened by pirates who demand Sarah in exchange for safe passage. Demonstrating his combat skills, Rambo intervenes, resulting in the pirates being eliminated.

Salween River
5

Medical Team's Mission

The medical team arrives in the Karen village, where they attempt to provide humanitarian aid. Unfortunately, the situation turns dire as Major Pa Tee Tint's soldiers launch a brutal attack, resulting in many deaths and the abduction of the missionaries.

Karen village
6

Rambo Returns from Mission

After the brutal attack, Rambo destroys the pirate's boat in a personal act of vengeance. He returns to find the village decimated, which stirs feelings of guilt and determination within him.

Burma
7

Pastor's Request

Back in Thailand, a pastor from the missionaries' church visits Rambo, urgently requesting his help in a rescue mission to save the abducted team members. Rambo agrees, motivated by a desire to make things right.

Thailand
8

Forming a Rescue Team

Rambo leads a team of five foreign mercenaries back to the village where the massacre took place. Initially met with skepticism, the mercenaries are soon joined by Myint, a local Karen rebel who provides vital knowledge of the area.

Karen village
9

Witnessing Torture

As they scout the area, the team witnesses Tint's soldiers torturing their captives. Realizing they need to act immediately, Rambo secretly follows the mercenaries to optimize their chances of a successful rescue.

Karen village
10

Rambo's Intervention

Rambo intervenes to help the hostages escape after eliminating Tint's soldiers with his bow and arrow. This pivotal moment strengthens the resolve of the mercenaries to work alongside Rambo.

Karen village
11

Setting a Trap

Rambo sets a deadly trap for Tint's forces utilizing an abandoned British Tallboy bomb. This move decimates several soldiers, altering the fighting dynamics and giving the team a slight advantage.

Tint's camp
12

Fierce Confrontation

With the situation escalating, Tint’s forces manage to capture most of the rescue team. Rambo, Sarah, and sniper School Boy are left to fend for themselves as they engage Tint’s troops in a reckless battle.

Tint's camp
13

Rebel Reinforcements

The tide turns when Myint leads the Karen rebels into battle alongside Rambo and the remaining mercenaries. Their combined efforts significantly weaken Tint’s army, showcasing the power of unity in dire circumstances.

Tint's camp
14

Final Confrontation

As the battle nears its conclusion, Major Pa Tee Tint attempts to flee but is quickly intercepted by Rambo. In a final act of justice and revenge, Rambo eliminates Tint, putting an end to his reign of terror.

Tint's camp
15

Rambo's Return

Following the chaotic and brutal confrontation, Rambo returns to the United States, feeling the weight of his experiences. He seeks solace and connection with his father in Bowie, Arizona, hoping to find peace in the aftermath of violence.

Bowie, Arizona

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