The Debt is a psychological thriller film that was released in 2010. The film is directed by John Madden and stars Helen Mirren, Jessica Chastain and Sam Worthington. It is a remake of the Israeli movie Ha-Hov, which was released in 2007.
The story is set in two timelines: 1966 and 1997. In 1966, young Mossad agents Rachel Singer, Stephan Gold and David Peretz go on a secret mission to East Berlin to capture a Nazi war criminal, Dieter Vogel, also known as the Surgeon of Birkenau, who performed brutal medical experiments on Jewish prisoners during the Second World War. After an intense cat-and-mouse game, they manage to capture Vogel and plan to bring him back to Israel to face trial.
However, things don't go as planned, and the mission takes a dark turn. The three agents are forced to make a decision that will change the course of their lives forever.
Thirty-one years later, Rachel, now portrayed by Helen Mirren, is a retired Mossad agent living in Tel Aviv with her husband. She is revered in Israel as a national hero for her involvement in the capture of Vogel. However, when Rachel learns that Vogel might still be alive and hiding in Ukraine, she embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth and bring him to justice.
Rachel travels to Kiev with Stephan Gold, now a successful author, and David Peretz, now a doctor. As they investigate Vogel's possible whereabouts, Rachel is haunted by her memories of the failed mission and the secrets she has kept hidden ever since.
The Debt is a gripping and intense film that explores themes of guilt, redemption and the corrosive power of secrets. The superb performances of the cast, particularly Helen Mirren and Jessica Chastain, elevate the film to a higher level, making it a must-watch for fans of espionage thrillers.
