Drone is a 2017 thriller film that explores the complex issues of drone warfare and its impact on both American and Pakistani societies. The movie revolves around the story of a military drone contractor, Neil Wistin (played by Sean Bean), who operates from a remote base in Nevada, controlling deadly drone strikes in Pakistan.
Neil's life takes a dark turn when he meets a mysterious Pakistani businessman, Imir Shaw (played by Patrick Sabongui), who accuses him of killing his family in a drone strike. Despite initial reluctance to engage with Imir, Neil is drawn into a tense cat-and-mouse game as Imir begins to manipulate him and blur the lines between right and wrong.
As the two men engage in a battle of wits, their ideologies and cultural backgrounds collide with fatal consequences. Neil's carefully constructed world of technology and distance is shattered as he confronts the human toll of his actions. Meanwhile, Imir's motives remain unclear, leaving the audience unsure of his true intentions until the end of the movie.
The film is directed by Jason Bourque, and in addition to Sean Bean and Patrick Sabongui, it stars Mary McCormack, Maxwell Haynes, and Joel David Moore in supporting roles. The movie was praised for its nuanced exploration of the moral complexities of drone warfare and its impact on both American and Pakistani society.
