Mel Gibson stars as an ambitious foreign correspondent covering Indonesia's volatile political landscape under President Sukarno's regime. Alongside a resourceful photojournalist played by Linda Hunt, he confronts the dangers and moral complexities of reporting from a nation in crisis. Peter Weir's masterful direction brings C.J. Koch's novel to vivid life, crafting a tense political thriller that examines the intersection of journalism, ambition, and survival. A compelling exploration of idealism tested by circumstance.