Held for Ransom

Overview

Held for Ransom recounts the harrowing true story of Danish photojournalist Daniel Rye, who endured 398 days of captivity in Syria at the hands of ISIS, alongside other foreign hostages, including American journalist James Foley. The narrative delves into Daniel's fight for survival, the bond he forms with James, and the anguish experienced by his family in Denmark as they strive to bring him home. Central to this gripping tale is Arthur, a skilled hostage negotiator, whose efforts are crucial in the tense mission to secure Daniel's freedom.