Darkstorm
Stationed in current-day northern Iraq, Sgt. Matthew Bailey is nearing the final stretch of his duty and facing the uncertainty of a future marked by, for the first time, employment outside the armed forces. Assigned to what appears to be a routine convoy mission alongside Darkstorm Contractors, Bailey learns he is being utilized as a watchdog for Brooks Junker, an intimidating contractor suspected of committing war crimes. Complications ensue when Junker befriends Bailey and offers him a position at the company upon his retirement from the Army. Ultimately the two strike a bet, with Bailey's future career at stake. But when danger looms, money, warfare, loyalty and friendship will become entwined and all bets are off.
- Runtime
- 15m
- Released
- 2009
Details
Release year: 2009
Storyline
Stationed in current-day northern Iraq, Sgt. Matthew Bailey is nearing the final stretch of his duty and facing the uncertainty of a future marked by, for the first time, employment outside the armed forces. Assigned to what appears to be a routine convoy mission alongside Darkstorm Contractors, Bailey learns he is being utilized as a watchdog for Brooks Junker, an intimidating contractor suspected of committing war crimes. Complications ensue when Junker befriends Bailey and offers him a position at the company upon his retirement from the Army. Ultimately the two strike a bet, with Bailey's future career at stake. But when danger looms, money, warfare, loyalty and friendship will become entwined and all bets are off.
Top credits
- Zach McGowan — Sgt. Matthew Bailey
- William A. Majors — Brooks Junker
- Ken Gamble — Lt. Thomas
- Adam Gordon — Pvt. Addlestein