Tears of the Sun

A violent coup unfolds in Nigeria, leading to the overthrow of the Presidential family. The brutally established dictatorship under rebel general Yakubu instigates chaos across the nation.

In the south, the Fulani rebels launch an aggressive ethnic cleansing campaign targeting the Ibo tribes. This brutal violence amplifies the nation’s turmoil, leading to widespread fear and devastation.

Tragic news breaks that the entire presidential family has been assassinated by the rebel forces. This shocking event heightens the urgency and danger faced by those trapped in the conflict.

Lieutenant Waters and his SEAL team land on the USS Harry S. Truman after a mission to rescue American citizens. Captain Bill Rhodes briefs them on a new, urgent mission to extract a critical U.S. citizen.

The SEAL team prepares for a HALO jump over Cameroon, aiming to reach a small Catholic mission where Dr. Lena Fiore Kendricks is located. They are also ordered to evacuate any willing refugees.

After locating Dr. Kendricks, she steadfastly refuses to abandon the people she is caring for, despite the imminent danger from the rebels. Waters decides to rescue only those refugees able to escape.

As night falls, the SEALs pause their trek, allowing weary refugees to rest and receive medical assistance. The team establishes a defensive perimeter as they hear the unsettling sounds of approaching rebels.

The SEALs face a tense moment as Waters neutralizes a rebel guard. Although Dr. Kendricks is fearful of the rebels arriving at the mission, Waters maintains a determination to complete their mission.

Upon reaching the designated landing zone, the SEALs are horrified to discover that the rebels are holding the refugees at gunpoint. In a shocking betrayal, they are forced to leave the vulnerable group behind.

Overcome with guilt, Waters orders a detour to regroup with the abandoned refugees. The SEAL team resolves to escort them to safety, showcasing their commitment despite the risks involved.

The SEALs realize that they are being tracked by a large group of rebel soldiers who are employing satellite technology. This revelation adds a new layer of urgency to their already perilous mission.

The team encounters a small village under siege, where they find the residents brutally executed by rebels. Waters decides to protect their refugees while launching a surgical strike against the attackers.

Tensions rise as the SEALs discover that Arthur, a member of the presidential family, is hidden among the refugees. Dr. Kendricks is confronted for hiding Arthur's identity, leading to increased frustrations.

An intense battle erupts between the SEALs and the rebels as they approach the Cameroon border. Together, they form a protective line for the refugees while receiving critical air support.

As they reach the border, Waters and his team celebrate a bittersweet victory. Dr. Kendricks bids farewell, and Arthur raises his hand in a declaration of 'Freedom’ among the liberated refugees.