Crossfire of allegiances: An iFilm exclusive cut from ‘In the Eye of the Storm’

In the 23rd episode of iFilm series ‘In the Eye of the Storm’, to be aired tonight at 22:00 GMT (1:30 Tehran time), Bijan and Leili find themselves caught between loyalty, betrayal, and the chaos of war.

Leili, the Russian army interpreter and Bijan's childhood love, joins the squad responsible for transferring a group of hostages, including Bijan, to a distant prison.

As they embark on their journey towards the prison, the squad encounters a seemingly innocent pair of shepherds who unexpectedly block their path. Meanwhile, a group of Iranian fighters launch a surprise ambush, capturing both the hostages and the Russian soldiers.

Amidst the chaos of the firefight, with bullets flying and attacks intensifying, the majority of the Russian soldiers lose their lives.

Bijan takes up arms alongside the Iranian fighters, engaging in a fierce exchange of gunfire against Russian comrades.

In the midst of the chaos, Leili, recognizing that she does not belong to the army, seizes an opportunity to join Bijan.

However, as the battle rages on, an unforeseen twist takes place. A sudden gunshot leaves viewers questioning whether Leili has been mistakenly shot in the crossfire.

'In the Eye of the Storm' is a captivating television series, produced by Masoud Jafari-Jozani, Abbas Akbari, Habibollah Kasehsaz, and Reza Ansarian, with Jafari-Jozani at the helm as the director.

The series chronicles a significant period in Iran's history, spanning from the early twentieth century revolutionary movements led by national hero Mirza Koochak Khan to the liberation of Khoramshahr during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s.

Through the lens of one Iranian family, the series delves into their trials and tribulations, exploring the complexities of love and relationships amidst the backdrop of historical events.

The stellar cast of 'In the Eye of the Storm' includes acclaimed actors such as Parsa Pirouzfar, Sima Tirandaz, Jahangir Almasi, Laleh Eskandari, Akbar Abdi, Mostafa Zamani, Sam Derakhshani, Gelareh Abbasi, Saeed Rad, Kambiz Dirbaz, Saeed Nikpour, Mohammad-Reza Hedayati, Houman Seyyedi, and Fakhreddin Seddiq-Sharif.

The ensemble cast also features the likes of Reza Shafiee-Jam, Arsalan Qasemi, the late Mahchehreh Khalili, Niyousha Zeyghami, Mahmoud Pakniyyat, Shahram Qaedi, Farhad Besharati, Sahar Jafari-Jozani, Tannaz Tabatabaee, and Fariba Motekhasses.

'In the Eye of the Storm' was produced between 2003 and 2008.

Each episode is aired the following day at 04:00, 10:00, and 16:00 (all GMT), except for Saturdays. 

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