The kidnap diaries

In 2008 documentary maker Sean Langan travels to Pakistan to film Taliban training camps for Channel 4 but,along with his interpreter Rani,is taken hostage by fervent Taliban adherent Mr. C, who accuses him of being a spy and demands two million dollars ransom. Three nerve-wracking months follow,during which time Sean recalls domestic life with his wife and two sons,for whom he keeps a diary. Given some protection by Gul Jan,in whose house they are prisoners,the pair are finally released after Mr C is informed that Sean is not a spy but a family man like himself.

48 min None+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: mdblist.one-actor, mdblist.imdb-tv-movie

Country: Afghanistan
Production Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan
Languages: English, Pushto