Savior

Set during the Bosnian War of the early to mid-1990s, the narrative traces the spiral from a terrorist act in Paris to brutal street fighting in the Balkans. The era is defined by ethnic tensions between Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats, massacres, and fragile ceasefires that shape the characters' choices.

The film spans multiple European settings: Paris hosts the embassy bombing that triggers the tragedy, a Bosnian town becomes a battleground, and Split on the Dalmatian Coast appears later as a UN refuge hub. The story moves between a mosque, war-torn streets, and a refugee journey, showing how geography mirrors the conflict's reach.

⚔️ War Dehumanization

The story shows how combat pushes people to treat others as mere obstacles or threats. Civilians are killed and women and children become collateral damage, highlighting the erosion of empathy. Protagonists’ actions blur lines between protection and brutality, reflecting how war corrodes morality.

🪪 Identity Shift

Joshua Rose abandons his diplomatic role and adopts the alias Guy, illustrating how extreme circumstances force a new identity. The change strains relationships and raises questions about what personal essence survives when society collapses. Names become tools for survival and masks for hidden motives.

👶 Parenthood & Loss

A baby becomes the elusive symbol of innocence amid destruction, around which much of the action pivots. Vera's pregnancy, the baby's delivery, and its precarious existence reveal the costs of war on women and children. Guy’s attempts to protect the child collide with brutal realities, testing humanity's capacity for mercy.

💥 Trauma & Guilt

The characters carry deep psychological wounds from bombings, killings, and the endless violence. The narrative links past trauma to present violence, suggesting revenge deepens suffering. The film invites contemplation on mercy in a landscape where vengeance and fear govern decisions.