‘The Unrestricted War’: A Journey From Lockdown to Awakening

A gripping thriller about a Canadian virologist forced top steal top-secret research as a deadly virus spreads in Wuhan.
‘The Unrestricted War’: A Journey From Lockdown to Awakening
“The Unrestricted War” is slated for a nationwide theatrical release in Canada on May 16, 2025. Sherry Media Group
Andrew Chen
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“The Unrestricted War,” a feature film inspired by events surrounding the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan five years ago, depicts how the Chinese regime restricted information and suppressed warnings, leading to a global crisis. The film will premiere in Canadian movie theatres later this month.

The fictional story follows Sophie (played by Nadia Hatta), a mother caught between loyalty to an authoritarian regime and the bonds of family. Raised under a totalitarian system that enforced mechanical obedience, Sophie’s internal struggle deepens as the consequences of her mission threaten her own family.