Escape and Evasion is a gripping 2019 Australian war film directed by Storm Ashwood that delves into the psychological and emotional impact of war. While many war films focus on combat and heroism, Escape and Evasion takes a different approach, exploring the haunting aftermath of battle and the inner turmoil soldiers face after they return home.
The film is a harrowing tale of survival, guilt, and the cost of war, focusing on a protagonist haunted by his experiences.The story follows Seth, an Australian soldier and the sole survivor of a botched mission in Myanmar. Played by Josh McConville, Seth struggles to reintegrate into civilian life after the trauma of losing his comrades in action.
Tormented by guilt, nightmares, and PTSD, Seth withdraws from his family and the world, finding it increasingly difficult to escape the horrors of war. However, Seth’s past is not so easy to leave behind. A determined journalist, Rebecca (Bonnie Sveen), begins to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding this botched mission.
As she digs deeper, Seth’s closely guarded secrets begin to come to light, leading to a tense confrontation between his desire for isolation and his growing need for accountability.
Through Seth’s journey, the film explores the lasting effects of war on soldiers, the lingering mental scars and the burden of survivor’s guilt.It also questions the morality of war and the consequences of decisions made on the battlefield that impact the lives of those involved.
