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Ghost Trail

Hamid is part of a secret group pursuing the Syrian regime’s fugitive leaders. His mission takes him to France, on the trail of his former torturer. Based on true events.

Hamid joins a secret group tracking Syrian regime leaders on the run. His mission takes him to France, pursuing his former torturer for a fateful confrontation.

In this manhunt thriller inspired by true events, the past and present collide, exploring themes of justice and redemption.

In French with English subtitles.

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1 hour, 39 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 May 2026 21:05
BBC Four

Credits

Hamid Adam Bessa
Harfaz Tawfeek Barhom
Yara Hala Rajab
Jalal Dorado Jadiba
Hertha Berlin Fakher Aldeen Fayad
Afghan vendor Mohammad Saboor Rasooli
Nina Julia Franz Richter
Old man at shelter Faisal Alia
Translator Mudar Ramadan
Advisor Pascal Cervo
Psychologist Marie Rémond
Hamid's mother Shafiqa El Till
Foreman Sylvain Samson
Director Jonathan Millet
Writer Florence Rochat
Writer Jonathan Millet

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