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A Japanese man training for a marathon in Brooklyn receives a phone call from his long-distance girlfriend, who says she saw someone who looks exactly like him at one of her lectures in Tokyo. At first, he doesn’t believe her, but then he starts to encounter this mysterious doppelgänger himself.

The Tunnel is screening at Cinema at Sea

Self-taught director Mitsuhiro Honda‘s debut short is a mix of horror and sci-fi. He extensively uses acoustic elements like piano music to create a gloomy atmosphere that fits the dark setting of the main character’s training venue, a deserted park at night. Matching the ambiance of uncertainty, lights, and shadows take turns as we try to figure out if there is a danger radiating from the unknown.

Especially in the night sequences, in terms of editing and cinematography, Honda uses the playbook of the horror genre to tell his story.

Back in the 1960s, Irwin Allen created and produced the popular sci-fi TV series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants. Now, Deadline has broken the news that Oscar-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind), who recently co-created the shows Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, is teaming with Legendary Television for re-imaginings of three of those Allen shows: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants.

Deadline’s sources tell them that Goldsman and Legendary Television are crafting a unified vision for these stories, bringing modern sensibilities to their timeless appeal, and expanding upon his success in revitalizing the Star Trek universe. Jon Jashni serves as executive producer, guiding this effort to reintroduce these popular franchises to a new generation, with Derek Thielges co-producing.

Based on a 1961 film that Allen produced,...

TrustNordisk’s forthcoming creature feature Kraken, based on the legendary sea monster from Nordic folklore, has inked a pair of pillar distribution deals on the first day of Berlin’s European Film Market. The Norwegian-language action feature has been acquired by Samuel Goldwyn Films for North America and Gussi for Latin America.

Directed by Norwegian filmmaker Pål Øie, known for his action-thriller Tunnel and the horror flick Hidden, Kraken tells the story of a marine biologist who encounters several strange occurrences while researching a fjord, including the brutal deaths of two local teenagers.

“At the bottom of Norway’s deepest fjord rests a mythical monster as large as a mountain, with a myriad of arms ready to crush and devour anything they can grab,” the film’s synopsis reads.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Samuel Goldwyn and Gussi for the release of Kraken in North and Latin America,...

In addition to Nina attempting an alliance, General Hospital spoilers for Friday, February 7, 2025, focus on Sonny getting medical news while Lulu has a tense encounter.

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When Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) asked Nina (Cynthia Watros) if she and the kids could move back in with her, something had to have clicked in Nina’s head. She knew she wouldn’t be able to keep Willow and Drew (Cameron Mathison) apart. That’s when she must have decided to do something about it. Look for Nina to swallow her pride and make a desperate move.

When Nina tries to form an alliance, she turns to the least, most unexpected person. According to the Gh weekly video preview, she will attempt to collaborate with Carly (Laura Wright), who hates her guts. After Carly stops laughing, will she realize this could be a great opportunity to get rid of Drew from their lives?...

For the last week, we’ve been discussing one of the best aspects of The Jennifer Hudson Show: the Spirit Tunnel! Jhs staff routinely encourage, celebrate, and serenade their guests as they walk to the stage to sit down with the show’s host. Six General Hospital cast members have now experienced it.

Dance of Joy

Finola Hughes (Anna), Tanisha Harper (Jordan), Laura Wright (Carly), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Donnell Turner (Curtis), and Cameron Mathison (Drew) appeared as guests on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday. They answered questions about the show, their real lives, about being soap actors, and about the characters they play.

But before they sat down with Egot winner J-Hud, the actors had to go through a rite of passage on the show known as The Spirit Tunnel. We’ve been hyping it up for you. Luckily, the entire cast was all game as Benard led the group,...

Exclusive: MGM+ has given an eight-episode series order to American Classic, a half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by Oscar winner Kevin Kline. Jon Tenney co-stars in the series from co-creators Michael Hoffman and Bob Martin.

This marks only the second half-hour comedy series in MGM+’s history after 2016’s Graves, starring Nick Nolte, which ran for two seasons. (The linear channel and streaming service’s other half-hour original was the 2021 dramedy Bridge and Tunnel.)

American Classic had been in the works at MGM+ for more than three years; it was announced as part of the development slate of the platform (then named Epix) on February 3, 2022. Fifth Season has since come on board as studio, with Mar-Key Pictures, Likely Story and Anonymous Content producing.

The comedy centers on Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean (Kline) who suffers a spectacular...

Dragon Ball Daima was one of winter's biggest anime hits, delighting fans and critics alike with its new take on the Dragon Ball formula. The 13th episode of Dragon Ball Daima, "Surprise," was no exception, with fans quickly heading to social media to praise its unique story and fun action. However, the episode's magical ending and massive plot revelations have left many Dragon Ball fans desperate to know when the next episode drops.

Dragon Ball Daima's 13th episode saw Goku and his friends crash on the Planet of Mega, a landmass populated by giant beings called Megaths. While at first, the Saiyan and his buddies are not worried, they quickly learn that their confidence is misplaced as they are attacked by a herd of giant hamsters, revealing that not only are all creatures on the Planet of Mega gigantic, but they're also horrifically powerful. The situation quickly becomes even...

The latest assault to the senses from horror manga master Junji Ito comes in the form of multiplayer horror action game Dead by Daylight . A collaboration with the artist officially went live today, introducing eight Outfits inspired by Ito's work over the years. Among the additions are Outfits taken straight out of Tomie , The Hanging Balloons and more. Tomie's inclusion, for instance, is a Legendary Outfit for The Spirit, while recurring character Soichi Tsujii inspired a Very Rare Outfit for The Trickster called Soichi's Party Clothes. The folks at Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive took a moment to speak with Ito about the collaboration and his reaction to the Outfits. Related: Junji Ito's Mystery of the Haunted House Manga to Be Adapted into Film Here's a full list of what's included: Miss Fuchi – Legendary Outfit for The Artist, taken from the stories Rumors and Fashion Model . Tomie – Legendary Outfit for The Spirit,...

It's clear to see that Avengers: Doomsday is one of the most anticipated movies of the coming years. On the surface, it's an Avengers movie; of course it's going to be a big one. But for fans who have been keeping up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as regularly as possible, it's so much more than that.

Avengers: Doomsday is the opening act of the Multiverse Saga's grand finale. Much like 2018's Avengers: Infinity War, it will kickstart the battle to end all battles and hopefully save the universe from imminent danger. That danger comes in the form of Doctor Doom, who will be portrayed by franchise veteran Robert Downey Jr.

Marvel is going big with this one in a bid to both revive the MCU saga and send the multiversal chapter out on a high. Accompanying Rdj will be fellow MCU stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Anthony Mackie, Tom Holland, Chris Evans,...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest has brought much of his history back into the spotlight again. Be it his affluent parties or his alleged association with celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Donald Trump, and Usher, everything that the rapper has done in public or otherwise has come under fire.

Diddy reportedly lost his father at the age of three and has spoken about him on multiple occasions. A dr*g dealer at the height of the opioids epidemic in the ‘70s, Diddy’s father was allegedly killed in a fatal shooting after being mistaken for an informant. Though Diddy’s mother kept the truth from him, the rapper reportedly researched and figured it out.

Diddy’s Father Was Killed In A Fatal Shootout When The Rapper Was Just Three P. Diddy | Credits: Revolt TV/YouTube

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested last month on s*x trafficking and racketeering charges and reportedly faced...

Junji Ito, the creator of iconic works such as Uzumaki and Tomie, is one of the most famous horror manga artists living today. Recently, Ito divulged how his one-of-a-kind approach to horror was shaped by "the scary and thrilling atmosphere" of his childhood years.

During a three-part interview conducted by Numan Tokyo, Ito and Junji Ito Maniac anime star Shun Horie discussed their individual inspirations. In Parts 2 and 3, Ito talks about the major "occult boom" that hit Japan during the mid-1960s and early '70s. This period introduced many works that left a powerful impression on him. "The movie, The Exorcist (1973) was a huge hit, sparking an occult boom, and Uri Geller, a self-proclaimed psychic, appeared on the scene," Ito stated. "...I also enjoyed watching the omnibus dramas on the program, "Horrifying Special!: A World You Don't Know." These and other works sparked Ito's interest in supernatural horror...

As Diddy Combs lies behind bars, awaiting trial for his many shocking alleged deeds, there is one person who apparently knew all about the music mogul’s behavior, aka Wendy Williams. Any person knowing showbiz would know the long-standing feud the duo had until they apparently reconciled in 2017.

Diddy | Credits: The Graham Norton Show

But even if they did reconcile, it doesn’t change the fact that Williams had been trying to warn us of Diddy’s problematic behavior decades before the current federal investigation against him.

Wendy Williams Tried to Warn Us About Diddy Years Ago Diddy in a resurfaced clip from the Wendy Williams Show | Credit: YouTube

Wendy Williams and Diddy Combs go way back, and their much-publicized feud has been well-documented over the years. From Williams accusing the music mogul of allegedly running her career to later inviting him on her show, there has been a lot...

Amitabh Bachchan Takes Undersea Tunnel Drive: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently embarked on an extraordinary journey through an undersea tunnel in Mumbai, and it appears he relished every moment of this novel experience. Bachchan, renowned for his iconic contributions to Indian cinema, took to social media to share his exhilaration with fans, posting a video capturing his underwater adventure.

In the video shared on Instagram, Bachchan described the undersea tunnel drive as a “marvel,” expressing his delight at the unique experience. He wrote in the post, “Went into the tunnel for the first time – Entered before Haji Ali and came out halfway to Marine Drive… what a marvel!” The video quickly caught the eye of online users, accumulating hundreds of thousands of views within minutes of being shared.

Enthusiastic fans flooded the comments section, expressing admiration for Bachchan’s adventurous spirit. One fan wrote, “Sir, ‘Marvel’ Nahin, Aapke Muh se Adhbhoodh...

The Bequeathed is a slow-burn Korean crime thriller streaming on Netflix. The 6-episode show sometimes feels tedious and has a lackluster punch; however, it’s a decent weekend binge-watch, especially with friends, because you can come up with your own theories and find little details to make it more entertaining. But if you’re looking for something more unnerving in terms of plot twists or criminal activity, then some of the shows on this list are going to be feeding you well. Of course, there are the classics like Tunnel, Signal, and Voice that are usually the first on this list, but I’m going to avoid those and give you some slightly newer shows that you may have missed. On the other hand, I’ve also added a couple of shows here that come under the “exasperated” watch list because of how frustrating they are to watch. Anxiety to the roof,...

Exclusive: Earlier this morning, Amazon revealed that it was laying off several hundred employees across Prime Video and Amazon Studios as part of a review of its business.

Details have emerged about the cuts, which were described by one source close to the company as a “bloodbath”. Senior execs let go include Nancy Cotton, Arturo Interian, Marcy Kaplan, Chris Castallo and Uri Fleming across different divisions.

Most of the exits are a result of the integration of Lindsay Sloane’s MGM Scripted Television team alongside MGM+ and the Barry Poznick-led MGM Alternative TV under Chris Brearton, VP, Corporate Strategy, Prime Video and Studios. Sloane and Poznick’s teams will continue to work closely with the studios teams in developing for Prime Video and also will continue to produce for outside networks and streamers.

Also impacted by layoffs in a consolidation move are multiple other Amazon MGM Studios teams, including Studio Marketing,...

There is no exit for American Psycho. Bret Easton Ellis‘ hilarious and grisly novel has hardly gathered dust since its 1991 publication, thanks to the shock and awe of the narrative, the ensuing cultural reaction, and, no doubt, Mary Harron‘s slick 2000 feature adaptation that re-introduced Christian Bale to a post-Newsies generation (and also nabbed him the cowl). Blame it on the dark humor, the ’80s nostalgia, or our predilection for primal indulgences, but Patrick Bateman remains one of the rare cultish enigmas of the 21st century. One that is seemingly impervious to memes, merch, and even a middling Dtv sequel.

But what about a musical? These days it’s perhaps no surprise that even Ellis isn’t immune to Broadway’s IP-driven pursuits. Yet there was admittedly a slight reluctance in seeing this particular story leap from page to stage. After all, the journey to celluloid alone was paved with...

Music lovers in South Carolina have High Water Festival to look forward to next spring. On Tuesday, the festival announced that Noah Kahan and Hozier will headline the festival hosted in Riverfront Park in North Charleston on April 20 and 21.

Among the artists set to perform are Fleet Foxes and Shovel & Rope on Saturday before Kahan’s closing set, and Grace Potter and the Flaming Lips prior to Hozier on Sunday. The Flaming Lips are set to perform their album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.

The bill also includes Courtney Barnett,...

Kim Seong-hun and Ha Jung-woo, the director-actor combo who gave us Tunnel, reunite for the second time on the winning buddy action-comedy Ransomed, the latest in a series of high-profile films based on recent real-life stories featuring Korean characters gallivanting in third world countries. This very specific subgenre, which also includes Ryoo Seung-wan's Escape from Mogadishu, The Point Men and the Netflix series Narco-Saints, also with Ha, popped out of nowhere when all these projects were announced in late 2019. Later joining the cadre was the Choi Min-shik led Disney+ series Big Bet. Ha plays Korean diplomat Lee Min-jun in the 1980s, who volunteers to engage in a daring plot to retrieve a fellow Korean diplomat, kidnapped in Lebanon 18 months earlier but yet to...

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For many, Kim Seong-hun made one of the best non-serial killer South Korean thriller in “A Hard Day”. While he followed that up with the rather well-made but comparatively underwhelming “Tunnel”, he has since settled for creating a zombie-infested Joseon for Netflix's ultra-popular series “Kingdom”. For his much-awaited return to the big screen, he follows “Escape from Mogadishu” and “The Point Men” in adapting a real-life situation involving Korean diplomats finding themselves in a pickle overseas, for an action adventure feature presentation.

“Ransomed” is released by WellGo USA

Lebanon, 1986. A newly-deployed South Korean diplomat gets kidnapped and despite the government's best efforts, they are unable to find his whereabouts or even who his captives are. Without any ransom demands, the case hits a dead-end for more than a year, when suddenly one evening, Min-joon, a diplomat for the Iranian region in the Ministry of External Affairs, gets a phone...

Kim Sung-hoon, the man responsible for terrific thrillers like “A Hard Day”, “Tunnel” and both seasons of Netflix's first original Korean series “Kingdom” is back with his new movie “Unofficial Operation” (previously titled “Ransomed”).

Synopsis

In Beirut 1986, during the Lebanese civil war a Korean diplomat is taken hostage without a trace. Two years pass and long forgotten, a young diplomat Min-joon receives a phone call proving that the hostage is still alive. With the given mission, Min-joon is sent to Beirut to save the hostage with a bag of ransom money. However, Min-joon gets into trouble as soon as he sets foot in Beirut. As luck would have it, Min-joon manages to flee from the airport with help from a local taxi driver Pan-soo who he stumbles across. Despite the distrust toward Pan-soo of his obvious mischievousness, the two unlikely allies must navigate the demolished, war-raging streets of Beirut...

Inspired by the award-winning light novel of the same name, which later became a manga, “The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes” will screen soon in Annecy, before finding its place in the screens of the UK and Ireland from 14th July, courtesy of Anime.Ltd

Tickets are are available now from this link

The series revolves around two high school students, Kaoru and Anzu, who meet up in the rural town the former grew up in, when the latter moves there and joins the same class. Both of them suffer from significant family drama. Kaoru lives with his violent father, who has not managed to get over the death of his daughter, and has become an alcoholic who frequently lashes out at his son. It is during one of those incidents that Kaoru runs away from home and discovers a tunnel with magical properties, which include granting any wish to those who enter,...

Anne Charrier (The Last Deadly Mission), Eriq Ebanouey (Fox Hunt), Laika Blanc Francard (My Night), Romain Levi (The Tunnel) and newcomer Louis Puech Scigliuzzi are set as series regulars opposite Norman Reedus, Clémence Poésy and Adam Nagaitis in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, AMC’s spinoff from its flagship drama. Filming is currently underway in France, with premiere set for later this year on AMC and AMC+.

Set after the series conclusion of Twd, the Reedus-led offshoot finds the zombie apocalypse fan favorite transported across the Atlantic to France and a whole new level of a world gone mad.

In the spinoff, Daryl (Reedus) washes ashore in France and struggles to piece together how he got there and why. The series tracks his journey across a broken but resilient France as he hopes to find a way back home. As he makes the journey, though, the connections he forms along...

Zombies clad in traditional dress descended on a Seoul hotel that had been transformed into a medieval Joseon-era mansion on Monday, as Netflix introduced local press to its latest Korean original series, Kingdom.

Premiering in 190 countries Friday, Kingdom is for all intents and purposes a zombie mystery-thriller, but director Kim Seong-hun (2016's blockbuster film Tunnel) said that the undead in this series were different in that they are plague victims. "Whether these plague victims ran or moved slowly — which is a trait that could be very important to zombie fanatics — is really only so ...

Zombies clad in traditional dress descended on a Seoul hotel that had been transformed into a medieval Joseon-era mansion on Monday, as Netflix introduced local press to its latest Korean original series, Kingdom.

Premiering in 190 countries Friday, Kingdom is for all intents and purposes a zombie mystery-thriller, but director Kim Seong-hun (2016's blockbuster film Tunnel) said that the undead in this series were different in that they are plague victims. "Whether these plague victims ran or moved slowly — which is a trait that could be very important to zombie fanatics — is really only so ...

We’ve got another trailer to share with you for Netflix’s new series, Kingdom, which is set in medieval Korea where warriors are forced to battle the undead! While the previously released trailers have offered details on the story and setting, this new trailer puts more of a focus on the kind of horror that we will see in the show.

Kingdom is set in Korea during the five centuries of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). The story centers around a deceased king who rises from the dead as a mysterious plague begins to spread across the land. The prince must face a new breed of undead enemies as he unveils the evil and saves his people.

Here’s the official synopsis:

In a kingdom defeated by corruption and famine, a mysterious plague spreads to turn the infected into monsters. The crown prince, framed for treason and desperate to save his people,...

It’s been two years since “Kingdom” was announced and touted as a South Korean supergroup collaboration between two of Korea’s strongest storytellers— director Kim Seong-hun whose last movie “Tunnel” was a top five movie at the Korean box office in 2016; and writer Kim Eun-hee whose series “Signal” was one of the top Korean dramas of that year. Together, they had joined forces for an ambitious genre mashup: “Kingdom” is set in Korea’s medieval Joseon period where a crown prince is sent on a suicide mission to investigate a mysterious outbreak that leads him to a brutal truth that threatens the kingdom.

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Are you tired of watching the same sitcoms every night? Because we really do know how difficult it is to find a good movie, especially when the tub of popcorn is running cold. Ever thought that a change of scenery might do you some good, movie-wise? So, instead of giving you a rundown of the best Us, UK or European movies currently streaming on Netflix, we have decided to change the beat a bit and talk about the greatest, most thrilling movies ever to come out of Korea. As always, we encourage you to sit back, relax, and enjoy our show.

1. Train to Busan (2016)

Let’s start our rundown with something that’s to everyone’s liking – zombies. “Train to Busan” tells the story of Seok-Woo, a man caught between two words – his family whom he neglected over the past couple of years and his job as a fund manager.

New York-based Bcl Finance Group, headed by entertainment industry financiers Adi Cohen, Michael Bassick, and Michael Laundon, has signed a film-financing/services deal with Tunnel of Los Angeles.

Bcl Finance Group completed a deal last year to finance post-production and co-produce the Vietnam drama “The Last Full Measure,” starring Jeremy Irvine, with writer-director Todd Robinson.

Bcl will provide large-capacity completing financing to films conducting post production services at one of Tunnel’s facilities in the U.S. The initial projects are being closed and will be announced shortly. Mark Damon’s Foresight Unlimited will offer foreign sales and production services on qualified projects.

“We are delighted to have been an integral part in bringing Bcl and Tunnel together,” Damon said. “They both worked with us on the post-production of ‘The Last Full Measure’ and they did an excellent job for us. We are pleased to continue our relationship with Bcl...

Netflix has acquired nearly global rights to “Illang: The Wolf Brigade,” a new action thriller from leading South Korean director Kim Jee-woon.

The film, previously also known as “Inrang” is a live action adaptation of 1999 Japanese-made animation “Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade.” Set in 2029, it follows the actions of a special forces squad set up to quell a terrorist sect which opposes the formation of a joint government between North and South Korea.

Kim, whose credits include “The Age of Shadows,” and “The Good, The Bad, The Weird,” has assembled a star cast that includes Jung Woo-sung, Han Hyo-joo, and Gang Dong-won.

The streaming giant is understood to have picked up all rights outside Korea, but it has not yet revealed a release date. Its holdback is likely to take into account both the Korean theatrical release, through Warner Bros. starting on July 25, and the film’s recent selection to play...

“Kingdom,” one of Netflix’s first original series in South Korea, has been renewed for a second season even before the first season’s shows are completed.

“Kim Eun-hee, the writer of the series, is currently working on the new season, aiming to go into production in February, 2019. The plan is to renew the series annually,” said Kim Seong-hun, director of hit film “Tunnel.” “As director of the first season, I might have an advisory role, but will not direct it myself.” Kim was speaking at the Bucheon International Film Festival’s industry program on Sunday.

The series is set in Korea’s medieval Joseon dynasty, where a crown prince is sent on a suicide mission to investigate an outbreak caused by a zombie virus. Comprising six 50-minute episodes, the series’ first season recently entered post-production and is due to premiere in December.

“Netflix had contacted Kim [Eun-hee] first, as Netflix...

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Kingdom is a new Korean medieval zombie drama coming to Netflix. Check out the first trailer here!

Netflix is teaming up with Korean storytellers Kim Seong-Hun (director of the 2016 thriller film Tunnel) and Kim Eun-Hee (writer of the acclaimed TV series Signal), and the production company Astory, for a new zombie show set during Medieval times. The series is appropriately called Kingdom.

According to the official press release, the show combines a historical period drama with zombie action. This isn't exactly a new concept. The 2016 film based on the novel Pride and Prejudice and Zombies took the world of Jane Austen and added the undead to the English countryside. But while that movie took place during the Victorian era, Kingdom promises knights, castles, and hopefully plenty of decapitation via sword.

The show takes place during Korea's medieval Joseon period and tells the story of a...

Director Kim Sung-hoon elevates his disaster flick from predictable to palatable with offbeat details: a deaf Messiah, a fresh cream birthday cake, a classical music radio station and a pug dog.

The Tunnel has echoes of A Hard Day in the opening scene where Jung-soo (played by Ha Jung-woo) talks on the phone while behind the wheel. In lieu of a corpse, the titular tunnel and he collide. As he drives through the tunnel, it rumbles and collapses, and his car is wrecked and pinned under the debris. His phone, a link to the outside world, has 78 percent life left. He starts to call his car coated with a grey blanket of dust home, imbibes water like it’s an edible Listerine and marks off the days in the manner of Chuck Noland. No sign of the salvage until he winds up being well-acquainted with classical music.

When the audience...

The peak summer box office season is winding down in Korea, but not before unearthing The Tunnel, a new disaster film from A Hard Day (2014) director Kim Seong-hun. Featuring superstars Ha Jung-woo and Doona Bae in a powerful tale combining humanity and social commentary, this big-budget affair executes a effective two-handed play by suffusing its narrative with obvious melodramatic hooks while maintaining a restrained, clear focus throughout. Ha plays Jung-soo, a car salesman heading home with a cake for his daughter's birthday. When a tunnel he drives through collapses around him he must fight to stay alive long enough for a rescue team to get to him. A relatively simple rescue operation becomes an ordeal when incompetence and government interference slow down the process....

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