In the midst of the Afghanistan War, a conflicted officer faces a moral dilemma when ordered to carry out a mission that goes against their beliefs, leading to a dramatic showdown with their superiors as they choose to defy orders and make a positive impact in Kandahar.
Protagonist: A conflicted and morally torn officer torn between following orders and doing what is right; Antagonist: A fellow soldier who has become disillusioned and seeks to undermine the protagonist's efforts in Afghanistan.
The protagonist is ordered to carry out a mission that goes against their moral beliefs, leading to a moral dilemma and internal conflict.
In the end, the protagonist chooses to disobey orders and instead helps the local community in Afghanistan, earning the respect of the disillusioned antagonist and ultimately finding a way to make a positive impact in the midst of war.
Twist: The protagonist discovers that the mission they were ordered to carry out was based on false information, and in fact, would have caused more harm than good. This revelation strengthens their resolve to help the local community and ultimately leads to a confrontation with their superiors, resulting in a dramatic showdown that changes the course of the war in Kandahar.