Director: Chad Faust
Cast: Lena Headey, Amybeth McNulty, Michael Lipka, Jordan Kronis, Hamza Haq
Ballistic is a 2026 Canadian-American action thriller directed by Chad Faust, starring Lena Headey as a grieving mother who discovers a devastating conspiracy connecting her son's death in Afghanistan to the very factory where she works, propelling her onto a relentless path of confrontation and justice.
What is Ballistic about?
After losing her son in combat in Afghanistan, a factory worker makes a chilling discovery: the bullet that took his life was manufactured at her own workplace. Shattered by grief and ignited by fury, she refuses to accept the official silence surrounding her son's death. Armed with nothing but determination and a mother's raw resolve, she begins to pull at threads that those in power would prefer stay buried. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a web of corruption stretching from the factory floor to the upper echelons of a defense contracting world that profits from war. Every step forward puts her in greater danger, yet she presses on — because for her, this is no longer just about justice; it is about the truth of who her son really was and how he died.
Cast & crew
Lena Headey, internationally acclaimed for her commanding screen presence across both television and film, leads the cast and brings fierce emotional authority to the role of the bereaved mother. Amybeth McNulty and Hamza Haq round out a strong ensemble, with Michael Lipka, Jordan Kronis, Amanda Brugel, Paolo Mancini, and Kendall Christie supporting a cast that lends the film considerable dramatic weight.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking audiences in the diaspora, Ballistic carries particular resonance. Many Iranian families have navigated the long shadow of conflict in the region and understand, on a deeply personal level, the cost of war on ordinary people far from the battlefield. This film speaks to universal themes — maternal grief, institutional betrayal, and the courage it takes to challenge powerful systems — that translate across cultures. The film is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing AND Persian subtitles, making it fully accessible to diaspora viewers of all generations, from those who prefer watching in Persian to those who follow the original English audio.
Where & how to watch
Ballistic is available on K-Time with both Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Stream it on your browser, TV, or phone with no VPN required and no geo-blocking. Subscribe and cancel anytime — your access starts the moment you sign in.