The Unrestricted War

A Canadian virologist and his Chinese wife are detained by secret military agents while in Beijing. To secure their safety, the scientist is forced to steal a sample of his own research from a laboratory where he previously worked. The tension escalates as a sudden outbreak of illness begins to spread among the population.

The Unrestricted War is a drama and thriller directed by Yan Ma, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Rob W. King. Produced by Michael James Regan and Sophia Sun through Brilliant Media Gmbh, the film features a cast of 23 credited actors. The lead roles are played by Dylan Bruce as Jim and Nadia Hatta as Sophie, with supporting performances by Uni Park, Russell Yuen, Daniel Jun, and George Chiang. The movie has a total runtime of 140 minutes and was released on May 16, 2025.