The Mountain II (2016)

The Mountain II (Dağ II) is a 2016 Turkish action‑drama set in a brutal, modern war zone. It follows an elite Maroon Berets special‑forces unit—call sign “Storm Bringer”—led by Lieutenant Colonel Veysel Gökmusa as they carry out a daring infiltration into Iraq to rescue kidnapped Turkish journalist Ceyda Balaban. The film also continues the story of Bekir and Oğuz, two unlikely best friends forged in the furnace of special‑forces life; after completing the rescue, the team stumbles upon a small Turkish village about to be overrun, forcing Veysel and his men into a wrenching choice between finishing their mission and defending defenseless civilians. Watching The Mountain II delivers a tense, visceral experience: relentless combat sequences and close‑quarters firefights, stark desert and mountain landscapes, and gritty cinematography that emphasizes the cost of war. At its heart the film is about brotherhood, duty and sacrifice—emotional bonds between soldiers, moral dilemmas with no easy answers, and moments of both courage and heartbreak. Fans of high‑intensity military dramas will find it action‑packed and emotionally charged; expect suspense, patriotism, and a somber, powerful look at what it means to protect others under impossible circumstances.

Actors: Caglar Ertugrul, Ufuk Bayraktar, Ahu Türkpençe

Director: Alper Caglar

Runtime: 135 min

Genres: Action, Drama, War

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