Flock'ˢᵃⁿʲᵃ (Movie)

## Plot

In the opening of the film, we are introduced to Sanja Marjanović, an 11-year-old girl living in a destitute part of Sarajevo. Her world is turned upside down when her mother reveals the shocking truth that she was conceived through rape by a soldier during the Bosnian War. This revelation plunges Sanja into a deep struggle as she grapples with the violent origins of her existence. As Sanja tries to come to terms with the violence and trauma that brought her into existence, she finds herself at a breaking point. Feeling overwhelmed by the weight of her past, she makes a desperate and ill-conceived decision to rob a bank with a gun. However, her plan quickly unravels as she is apprehended by the police, who subject her to further abuse and molestation, exacerbating her feelings of being unwanted and alone.

The aftermath of the failed robbery and the mistreatment she endures at the hands of the authorities only intensify Sanja's pain. Her mother, already emotionally abusive, becomes even more distant and cold, leaving Sanja feeling utterly abandoned. This isolation pushes her further into a dark spiral of anger and despair. As Sanja returns to her everyday life, the scars of her traumatic past continue to haunt her. Constantly bullied and ostracized by her peers, she begins to lash out, seeking solace in acts of aggression. Robberies become a way for her to exert control and reclaim power in a world that has seemingly turned its back on her. As she targets war veterans, her actions become a twisted form of revenge, a manifestation of her deep pain and unresolved trauma. The weight of her origin story constantly looms over Sanja, serving as a haunting reminder of the war's devastation and its profound impact on her life. The scars on her body and soul serve as constant reminders of the violence she never asked for, but was forced to bear. Despite her desperate attempts to bury her past, it continues to shape her present, pushing her further into the shadows.

## Plot

In the opening of the film, we meet Sanja Marjanović, a 11-year-old girl living in a destitute part of Sarajevo. Her life takes a dramatic turn when her mother reveals that she was conceived through rape by a soldier during the Bosnian War. Struggling to reconcile the violence and trauma that brought her into existence, Sanja feels unwanted and alone. Her mother's subsequent emotional abuse only compounds her pain, further isolating her from others. Constantly bullied and ostracized by her peers, Sanja begins to lash out, committing robberies and assaulting war veterans. Her origin story has a profound impact on her life, as she is constantly reminded of the war and the devastation it wrought.

After feeling like an outcast and having no one to turn to in her community, Sanja fled from her home in Sarajevo and resorted to living on the streets. It was there that she met Milan Babic, a 26-year-old mercenary who took her under his wing. Drawn to a life of crime, Sanja eventually joined a group of mercenaries known as the "Black Hawks Rangers," which had been founded by Milan's adopted father, Stefan Arnautović. Under his guidance, Sanja honed her skills in hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship, becoming a highly trained fighter, Sanja eventually joined the Bosnian army and continued to work alongside Milan in the "Black Hawks Rangers," a secret group operating in the Bosnian underground.

At 14 years old, Sanja had risen through the ranks of the Black Hawks Rangers and became one of the group's top members. Her tumultuous past found a new purpose in her fighting skills, making her a formidable force within the group. Sanja and Milan tied the knot, finding a sense of family and belonging with the Rangers. Sanja was highly respected among her peers, and her reputation as the "War-Woman of Sarajevo" had spread far and wide. She had fought in various conflicts, including in the Middle East and South America, but her true identity remained a mystery to the media. Despite the painful memories of her past, Sanja was able to move forward and lead a fulfilling life. Over time, she became a leader to her fellow Black Hawks Rangers, inspiring them with her strength and resilience.

In 2008, Sanja Marjanović, then 15 years old, met a man named Adam Boon Nee at an airport in Surat Thani, Thailand. Sanja was a little offended when Adam had trouble pronouncing her last name. Meanwhile, a fellow member of the Black Hawks Rangers had sent Sanja information about a mission to find a girl at a train station. Despite being alone, Sanja proceeded with the mission. At the train station, a man approached Sanja with a 15-year-old mute girl named Kana. Milan had tasked Sanja with taking Kana to his base in Bangkok. However, Sanja soon discovered that Kana had been sexually exploited and impregnated by her captors, putting her in grave danger. Using her skills as a mercenary,

Sanja protected Kana and ensured her safety. Despite the painful memories of her past, Sanja remained committed to safeguarding Kana and her unborn child. However, she couldn't shake her concern that Kana's desire to become a mother might lead her down a dangerous path. Despite her best efforts to connect with Kana, the 15-year-old was still struggling with the trauma she had experienced. In an attempt to gain Kana's trust, Sanja offered her a chocolate bar, but Kana declined. When Sanja asked what she could do to help, Kana was unable to communicate due to her muteness. Recognizing that Kana needed space, Sanja kept her distance. However, Milan called her, urging her to keep an eye on the girl. Sanja agreed to continue with her mission, but Milan also stressed the importance of building a rapport with Kana. Despite the difficult circumstances, Sanja remained dedicated to her task. As Sanja kept watch over Kana at the train station, she took a break to go to the restroom and check her phone. Milan had sent her several texts about the mission, and she felt overwhelmed. As she walked back to Kana, she fell asleep at a nearby bench due to exhaustion.

In a flashback scene, the Black Hawks Rangers were celebrating Sanja's 21st birthday at a hotel in Dubai. Sanja was thrilled to become the second leader in the group and a mother-figure to the other Rangers, who offered her flowers as a symbol of acceptance. Later that night, Sanja attempted to initiate intimacy with Milan, but he rejected her advances, explaining that just because they were married and she was in her 20s didn't mean he was okay with it. Sanja felt remorseful and apologetic for trying to take advantage of him.

Despite their disagreement, Milan opened up to Sanja about his traumatic past. He revealed he was a rape baby born in a rural village in Serbia, and his own mother had attempted to kill him when he was eight years old upon discovering he was the product of rape. He was grateful to have Sanja in his life and wanted to help others who had suffered similar experiences. Sanja asked Milan about starting a family together, but he declined due to her youth and lack of education compared to him. Despite this, they agreed to start a family someday when Sanja was older. Sanja also learned that Milan had a previous family, a Russian wife named Anya and two daughters who were tragically killed by a gang leader. This revelation triggered Milan, causing him to break a glass cup and cut his hand. Sanja tended to his wound and comforted him. As Milan asked Sanja to go to her room, she reflected on the importance of motherhood by reading a book about mothers and children. Sanja spent the night at a train station and watched over Kana, who was sleeping on a bench with her backpack. Sanja kept her distance and went to the restroom to check her phone. She received texts from Milan about her mission, but as she left the restroom, she fell asleep on a nearby bench due to her exhaustion.

In a flashback, Sanja celebrated her 14th birthday with the Black Hawks Rangers at a hotel in Dubai. She was thrilled to become a second leader in the group and a daughter figure to her fellow members, as Sanja had feeling for 19-years-old Milenkko Ivanković. Despite their aged differences, For her birthday, she asked Milenkko to come to her hotel room despite his intoxication. After helping him to his room, Sanja put on makeup and surprised Milenkko. However, her attempt to have sex with him was rejected, and he angrily told her that just because she was now 14 and he was in his 19 did not mean he disgusted of this, Milenkko pushes away from her as Milenkko reported to Milan. As Milan angery comes to Sanja by called her disgusting and told her to stay away from him, causing Sanja to feel mentally scarred and remorseful, thinking she was like her birth father and that she was born sick for try to takes advantage on Milenkko. Sanja went to the bathroom to comfort herself and remove her makeup. Milan called her and comforted her, allowing her to cry on his chest and calming her down despite their earlier argument.

Despite her troubled past, Sanja had learned to embrace herself. Milan also opened up about his own past; he was a product of rape, born in a small village in Serbia. His mother tried to kill him when he was eight years old after finding out he was the result of a rape by a villager. She abandoned him in the dark, and he survived through the war before seeking refuge in the United German Federation. He returned to join the German Army in the early 2000s and became a mercenary, but he felt alone and wanted to help people like him. When Sanja asked Milan about having children together in the future, he declined due to her young age and lack of education, having grown up as a street rat in Sarajevo. However, they were both content with starting a family someday when she was older. Sanja knew that Milan had a previous family from seven years ago, the year they met in Sarajevo in 2006. He told her about his Russian wife, Anya, and their two daughters who were tragically killed by a gang leader. This revelation triggered Milan, and he broke a glass cup, cutting his hand and scaring Sanja. She confronted him and tended to his wound, and he apologized for frightening her but couldn't stop thinking about his past. Eventually, Milan decided to leave her hotel room to rest, wishing Sanja a happy birthday. Sanja went to the bathroom to write some notes and went to sleep.

In the middle of the night, when the train station was deserted, Kana awoke to discover that Sanja was nowhere to be seen. Kana assumed that Sanja had abandoned her, leaving her all alone. However, Sanja appeared shortly thereafter, bearing yogurt and water for Kana. Sanja had also brought along a book, from which she searched for healthy food options for pregnant women. Sanja's kindness and helpfulness towards Kana forged a bond between them, prompting Kana to express her gratitude through a hug. Sanja expressed her frustration at her inability to communicate with the conductor. Kana saw the determination in Sanja's eyes and knew that she had to do something to help. She approached the conductor, Mr. Singh, and explained the situation, requesting his help in translating Sanja's messages.

Mr. Singh was happy to extend his assistance, and he and Sanja started communicating using written notes. They began with basic messages, such as "I need to use the restroom" and "I am hungry," but soon progressed to full-fledged conversations. Kana beamed with pride as Sanja learned how to communicate in a fresh way. She realized that this was just the start of Sanja's journey towards finding her voice. As Sanja and Kana navigated through the crowded train station, they received a call informing them that Mr. Singh was on the train. Sanja frantically searched for Kana and narrowly avoided a collision with a mini cart, thanks to the intervention of Amit Patel, an Indian tourist. However, Sanja soon discovered that Amit was annoyed with her. He repeatedly proposed marriage, only to be rejected every time. Despite this, Sanja eventually found Kana and they both managed to board the train with the help of Mr. Singh. As Sanja jumped onto the moving train, Amit Patel also got on board and introduced himself.

Sanja and Kana were on a train journey to visit their hometown. As they settled into their room, Kana went to the bathroom to freshen up. While there, she came across a pregnancy book and couldn't resist flipping through the pages. Meanwhile, Sanja felt increasingly anxious due to her traumatic past. She began confronting herself about it, trying to come to terms with the pain she had experienced. Later that night, Sanja had a nightmare in which she was walking in the living room and her mother turned to look at her. The sight caused Sanja's mother to attempt to grab her Sanja, In fear, Sanja ran away and hid under the bed, where she felt safe.

The next morning, Sanja woke up to find Kana had prepared a big breakfast for them. Amit, a fellow passenger who had taken a liking to Sanja's beauty, had helped her. Sanja was not pleased with Amit's presence and promptly kicked him out of the room. Amit was still happy to have been able to help and thanked Sanja for the opportunity. As Sanja and Kara made their way to Ranong, Sanja called Milan to catch up. She seemed troubled as she spoke about losing her phone signal and how much she missed Milan. He was the only family member left for her, and the distance between them only made her miss him more. Milan too expressed his longing for Sanja, hoping that they would be able to reunite soon.

Later, Sanja found Kana and wanted to ask her some questions. With the help of Mr. Singh, who translated Kana's notes, Sanja learned of Kana's traumatic experiences with her captors. It was a heart-wrenching story, and Sanja could feel Kana's pain as she hugged her tightly. Kana wanted to stay alone with Sanja for a while, and Mr. Singh kindly agreed to walk out to give them some privacy. Despite the challenges and difficulties they faced on their journey, Sanja knew that she had people who cared for her, like Milan and Kana. She felt grateful for their presence in her life and hoped to continue supporting and helping them in any way she could.

As Sanja and Kana were walking through the train, Amit Patel suddenly jumped in and began asking Sanja questions. Despite his annoying persistence, Sanja agreed to answer him and revealed that her favorite cuisine was Mediterranean. Surprisingly, Amit shared the same preference and even told Sanja about his visit to Rome in 1998. Their conversation was cut short when Sanja received a text from Milan warning her about a mercenary named Adam Smith who was after her. Adam was an anti-Black Hawks Ranger who had previously captured Sanja for ransom against Milan Babic. With a sense of urgency, Sanja went to find Kana, who was sitting by the window in their room.

Although Sanja had intended to get something to eat for Kana, she decided to retrieve food for Kana and her unborn child instead. It was then that they ran into Adam Smith, who launched a brutal attack on Sanja, leaving her injured. Despite being outnumbered, Sanja fought back fiercely, using her aikido skills to knock out Adam Smith and retrieve a blade. Sanja and Kana managed to escape from Adam Smith with the help of Amit Patel, who unintentionally joined them. They traversed through the jungle, following the train tracks until they reached a waterfall lake where they decided to rest. Despite the danger they faced, Sanja valiantly protected Kana, but unfortunately, she sustained injuries and collapsed, rendering her unconscious. Kana pleaded with Sanja to wake up, while Amit stayed by her side to check on her.

Awoke, at the neared waterfall, Sanja and the others camped in an abandoned shelter while she received treatment for two days. When Sanja woke up, she was shocked and worried about Kana's safety, but Amit reassured her that Kana was fine and safe. Sanja had left the abandoned shelter to gather some wood for a warm fireplace. Despite her wounds, she returned to find that Kana's captors had attacked her with an axe. Sanja managed to escape from the attackers and rushed back to the shelter. There, she discovered that Amit had been knocked out by the captors, and Kana had been taken away in a van. Sanja chased after the van and was able to rescue Kana. As they were returning to the shelter to retrieve Amit, the captors detonated explosives, destroying the shelter. Sanja and the others fled from the scene.

The next day, Sanja and others decided to take a walk to view the waterfall, as they decided to camp there to being safe from the captors. Despite the danger, she jumped into action and used her martial arts skills to save three fishermen from the bandits, despite her injuries. Amit also helped Sanja when one of the bandits tried to attack her with a knife. The next day, Sanja and her companions set out on a hike to see the waterfall within the cave. They decided to camp there to avoid the captors while gathering wood for a fire and fishing. Despite the danger, Sanja acted bravely and used her martial arts abilities to save three fishermen from the bandits, despite her injuries. Amit also came to Sanja's rescue when one of the bandits attempted to attack her with a knife. Following the bandits' departure, Sanja and Amit searched for Kana, who was experiencing pain due to her pregnancy.

Sanja requested that Amit stay with Kana while she searched for medication, but they were unable to find any. Sanja became anxious after reading a pregnancy book about pain, and she expressed her concerns to Kana. However, Anne, one of the female fishermen they had rescued, approached them. Anne offered to assist them and led them to her boathouse, where they met her 14-year-old adopted son, Harri. In a flashback, when Sanja was 18 years old in 2013, she left the Bosnian army and reunited with Milan Babic, who was 30 years old, to get a ride in his SUV with his Black Hawks Rangers members, Jova, Miran, Sarah, Ivao, Kevin, and Dasan. They welcomed Sanja with open arms at the beach and introduced themselves. Milan was surprised to see Sanja as he first met her when she was 14 in Sarajevo and their reunion made him feel something for her.

Sanja then revealed her desire to join the Black Hawks Rangers to Milan. Milan shared a personal story with Sanja about how he begged his adopted father, Stefan Arnautović, to let him join the Black Hawks Rangers when he was 16 and in the German Army. He met Anya, who was a member of the Black Hawks Rangers, during that time. Milan told Sanja that he would consider letting her join when she was ready, and Sanja smiled. Sanja expressed her gratitude to Anne for helping Kana. Harri introduced himself to Kana and prepared herbal tea for her. However, Kana felt uncomfortable being close to Harri due to her past traumatic experiences. Anne offered Sanja some advice on how to help Kana through her trauma. Sanja confronted Kana and discussed Anne's advice with her. Meanwhile, Amit continued to pester Sanja with his attempts at a proposal. Sanja, frustrated with Amit, ended up slapping him. Kana, however, found Amit's comedic logic amusing and often enjoyed his company.

Harri and Amit went fishing together. Sanja continued to work with Anne to help Kana deal with her trauma. They frequently took Kana and Sanja on boat rides across the lakes, discussing positive things to help Kana overcome her negative experiences. Amit and Harri went on a fishing trip, and Amit was surprised to learn more about Thai culture from Harri. Harri, who was originally from the city, showed Amit a different side of Thailand, and Amit was in awe of the rural lifestyle. Meanwhile, Sanja and Anne continued to help Kana overcome her trauma. They went on boat rides across the lake, engaging in positive discussions to help Kana heal. During one of their boat rides, Kana opened up to Sanja and Anne about her fears of becoming a mother and giving birth. She had nightmares about her child turning out to be like her captor. As they spent more time with Anne and Harri, Sanja, Kana, and Amit learned more about Anne's past. She shared with them the tragic loss of her husband in a boat accident and the heartbreaking story of her daughter, who had taken her own life after getting pregnant and being left by her boyfriend.

Anne felt guilty for her daughter's death, and she had adopted Harri as a way to cope with her trauma. She had moved to the waterfall lake and become a fisherman, finding solace in the peaceful surroundings and the sound of the water. Kana was moved by Anne's story and confronted Sanja about her own fears of becoming a mother. She was afraid that her child would suffer the same fate as Anne's daughter, and she wasn't sure if she was ready to take on that responsibility. Sanja listened to Kana's concerns and offered her support and encouragement. She reminded Kana that she wasn't alone and that they would face whatever challenges came their way together. Sanja noticed that Harri was interested in learning some self-defense techniques, so she gladly taught him some moves. Harri was eager to learn, and Sanja was happy to share her knowledge with him. She became a successful trainer to Harri, and he was grateful for her help.

One day, Harri asked Sanja about her past, and Sanja grew nervous about telling him the truth. She had lied to him before, telling him that she was a con artist from Turkey when, in reality, she had been an adventurous person who used to own a pony farm. As Sanja tried to cover up her lie, Amit jumped in with his usual antics and jokes, making the situation even more awkward. Sanja grew frustrated and silenced Amit by putting a fish in his mouth. Harri, sensing that Sanja was uncomfortable, assured her that he didn't need to know everything about her past. He was grateful for the time they had spent together and the lessons she had taught him. Sanja felt relieved and grateful for Harri's understanding. Sanja was finally able to get a signal from a distance, and she called Milan. Milan was overjoyed to hear from Sanja, as it had been half a month since they last spoke.

Sanja was feeling overwhelmed with the mission, and she just wanted to hear Milan's voice and feel his support. Milan listened patiently as Sanja shared her thoughts and fears, offering words of encouragement and advice. As Milan was still in Bangkok waiting for Sanja to bring Kana to the base, Sanja arrived at the boathouse to find Kana sleeping on Harri's chest. She was surprised to discover that Kana had developed feelings for Harri. As Sanja investigated the noise inside the boathouse, she found Amit sleeping on the couch, and Anne was nowhere to be found. Suddenly, she was captured by a man in a black mask who held her at knifepoint. He was accompanied by three other men, one of whom had tattoos from the abandoned shelter incident. Sanja learned that the men planned to take Kana to their boss and kill everyone in the boathouse. However, the man with tattoos allowed Sanja to live and demanded that the man holding the knife take his "favors," which disgusted Sanja. She hit the man and tried to grab her gun, but the man with tattoos kicked her and held her at knifepoint.

Just as things were looking bleak for Sanja, Anne arrived and beat down the man holding the knife. Sanja grabbed a knife from the masked man and threw it at another attacker, killing him. The remaining man fought back against Sanja, but she defended herself. As the man with tattoos attempted to flee, Sanja followed him and grabbed his gun. He tried to shoot her but missed, prompting him to call for backup. The situation was escalating quickly. As Maojan was revealed to be the assistant of the captors led by Fay, the memories of the abandoned shelter came flooding back to Sanja, shaking her to her core. Sanja rushed into the boathouse to find Kana crying in terror while Harri held a knife, mistaking Sanja for one of the captors. Sanja's fear and rage took over as she attacked the captors' boats and shot anyone who entered the boathouse where Kana and Harri were.

Anne and Amit opened the boat to escape, but they were attacked by the captors. One of the captors captured Anne while knocking out Amit. They used Anne as a hostage to force Sanja to surrender, threatening to kill Anne if she didn't comply. Sanja knew she had no choice but to put down her gun and surrender, hoping to keep Anne alive and unharmed. However, the captors had other plans. They decided to execute Sanja, disregarding her surrender. In a moment of fear and desperation, Kana shot the man holding Anne hostage, but the bullet hit Anne in the stomach, injuring her severely and traumatizing both Sanja and Kana. Sanja was filled with rage upon seeing Anne shot, and without hesitation, she brutally shot the man responsible, killing five and injuring eight others. Fay, the leader of the captors, was also killed right in front of Maojan, leaving him in shock. Sanja's actions made her realize the brutality of the captors, except for Maojan and the other three who managed to escape. She rushed to Anne's side, and Kana, who was previously mute, was able to speak and begged to stay with them. Anne forgave Kana, and requested Sanja to keep an eye on her and her unborn child. She gave Sanja a map to a doctor who could help Kana. Sadly, Anne passed away due to her injuries.

Sanja decided to take Kana away from Anne's body, and as Kana ran towards Anne, Sanja used a harmless technique to knock her unconscious to prevent her from staying with the deceased body. Carrying Kana, Sanja saw two helicopters belonging to the captors, which attempted to shoot her but missed, causing the boat house to explode. Sanja managed to swim to the beach where Amit and Harri were waiting.Sanja was filled with rage upon seeing Anne shot, and without hesitation, she brutally shot the man responsible, killing five and injuring eight others. Fay, the leader of the captors, was also killed right in front of Maojan, leaving him in shock. Sanja's actions made her realize the brutality of the captors, except for Maojan and the other three who managed to escape. She rushed to Anne's side, and Kana, who was previously mute, was able to speak and begged to stay with them. Anne forgave Kana, and requested Sanja to keep an eye on her and her unborn child. She gave Sanja a map to a doctor who could help Kana. Sadly, Anne passed away due to her injuries.

Sanja decided to take Kana away from Anne's body, and as Kana ran towards Anne, Sanja used a harmless technique to knock her unconscious to prevent her from staying with the deceased body. Carrying Kana, Sanja saw two helicopters belonging to the captors, which attempted to shoot her but missed, causing the boat house to explode. Sanja managed to swim to the beach where Amit and Harri were waiting.