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With rescue still far off, Mike faces the crushing weight of despair and physical agony. The culmination of his experience forces him to confront the demons of his past, encapsulated by memories of family troubles and his immense love for his wife.

Eventually, as the rescue team draws nearer, Mike is faced with a moment of reckoning. In a climactic sequence, he must choose between despair and determination, ultimately opting to push through the fear and take a leap of faith, as advised by the spectral Berber man.

In a stunning revelation, Mike discovers that the landmine had been a can of toy soldiers, symbolizing the innocence of childhood amidst the horrors of war. This realization culminates in Mike’s rescue, representing the triumph of hope and the human spirit over unimaginable odds.