Sirāt (2025) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Luis and his son Esteban are searching for Mar, their daughter and sister, who disappeared months earlier at a remote rave in southern Morocco. When they learn about another rave happening deeper in the desert, they decide to follow the group of ravers who might have information about her whereabouts.

Foreshadowing: The film opens with them distributing flyers at the first rave, establishing their desperate search from the very beginning.

• Luis
• Mar
• missing
• rave
• Morocco
• search

The soldiers arrive at the rave and order all Europeans to evacuate immediately, though the exact reason is not fully explained in the film. This military crackdown forces the group to flee abruptly, setting in motion their dangerous journey deeper into the desert.

Foreshadowing: The soldiers' arrival marks the transition from a hopeful search to a chaotic escape.

• soldiers
• rave
• Morocco
• military
• evacuation

During a difficult crossing through a mountain pass, one of the vans gets stuck and the group works together to fix it. While waiting in Luis's van, Esteban and the dog Pipa fall off the cliff, resulting in their tragic deaths. The exact circumstances of the fall are sudden and accidental, highlighting the deadly nature of their journey.

Foreshadowing: This tragedy occurs shortly after the group crosses a river, where the terrain becomes increasingly treacherous.

• Esteban
• Pipa
• cliff
• death
• accident

Despite the devastating loss of his son, Luis chooses to continue alone into the desert. His determination stems from his commitment to finding Mar, the daughter he has already lost once. The search becomes his sole purpose, driving him forward despite the overwhelming grief and danger.

Foreshadowing: Luis's refusal to turn back reflects the desperation established early in the film when he and Esteban first started their search.

• Luis
• Esteban
• death
• continue
• journey
• grief

After Luis is rescued by Jade and Stef, the group attempts to cope with their desperation by creating an impromptu rave with psychoactive drugs and loudspeakers. During this trance-like state, Jade unknowingly steps on a landmine and is killed instantly. Moments later, Tonin also steps on a mine while trying to reach her, resulting in his death as well. The group suddenly realizes they have entered a minefield.

Foreshadowing: The transition from the desert landscape to this deadly area happens without warning, emphasizing the ever-present danger.

• Jade
• Tonin
• landmine
• death
• minefield
• desert

Luis manages to walk in a straight line into the rocky area, seemingly avoiding the mines through what appears to be instinct or perhaps sheer determination. His successful path allows Bigui, Stef, and Josh to follow him to safety, each closing their eyes and trusting their instincts as they walk through the deadly terrain.

Foreshadowing: The earlier scenes of Luis's determination to continue the search foreshadow his ability to push through seemingly impossible obstacles.

• Luis
• minefield
• safe path
• rocky area
• survival

Bigui follows Luis into the rocky area but sacrifices himself in the process. The exact details of his sacrifice are not fully detailed, but he is the first to follow Luis into the minefield after Luis successfully navigates a path.

Foreshadowing: Bigui's willingness to follow Luis shows the trust that has developed among the group members.

• Bigui
• sacrifice
• minefield
• death

After Luis is rescued by Jade and Stef following the deaths of Esteban and Pipa, the group attempts to lift his spirits. They use a psychoactive drug and create an impromptu rave with loudspeakers, hoping to find some solace and escape from their grief and the chaotic situation surrounding them.

Foreshadowing: This desperate attempt at joy contrasts sharply with the tragedies they have already experienced.

• rave
• desert
• drugs
• music
• desperation
• Jade
• Stef

The remaining group members attempt to use vans without drivers to create a safe path through the minefield, hoping to reach the rocky area. However, both vehicles trigger landmines upon contact, resulting in explosions that destroy the vans and eliminate their escape options.

Foreshadowing: This failure forces the characters to attempt crossing the minefield on foot instead.

• vans
• explosion
• minefield
• escape
• failed attempt

While traveling through the desert, radio broadcasts announce the outbreak of armed conflict between nations, signaling the start of World War III. This news heightens the group's sense of desperation and urgency, adding a global dimension to their already dangerous situation.

Foreshadowing: The war news arrives shortly after they flee the military crackdown, suggesting the conflict is spreading across the region.

• radio
• World War III
• war
• conflict
• global news

During their journey, Pipa falls ill after ingesting feces that were contaminated with LSD. This unusual detail highlights the chaotic and unpredictable nature of their environment, where even their loyal dog is affected by the drugs circulating among the rave community.

Foreshadowing: Pipa's illness occurs early in the journey, foreshadowing the many dangers they will face.

• Pipa
• dog
• LSD
• illness
• feces

The survivors are seen crossing the vast desert on the rooftop of a train, along with other survivors. This ending symbolizes their escape from the deadly minefield and the ongoing quest for safety in a world torn apart by war. It represents a faint, ambiguous hope amid immense loss.

Foreshadowing: The train represents the final leg of their journey, offering a bittersweet conclusion to their ordeal.

• train
• ending
• desert
• survival
• hope
• escape