As Ecuador descends into a violent war against powerful drug cartels, the country becomes a frontline in the global narcotics trade. With unprecedented access, the film follows those caught inside the conflict — from security forces leading an aggressive crackdown to families living under constant threat.

At its center is a state fighting to regain control, deploying military force in a battle that blurs the line between protection and escalation. As violence intensifies, the human cost becomes impossible to ignore.

Through intimate, character-driven storytelling, State of War reveals a society under siege — and asks how far a state can go in the fight against violence before it risks becoming part of it.