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Sounds,24 Jan 2025,32 mins,

SeriesLeft To Die

1. The Attack

Tortoise Investigates
Contains very strong language and some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

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An Islamist insurgency hits the town of Palma, Mozambique. Nick and Wes, two South African contractors, race to the Amarula Hotel and take shelter – along with more than 200 civilians. Slowly, over three horrifying days, it becomes clear: no one is coming to help them.

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