Traps
Originally released in 1994. Traps is a drama film. directed by Pauline Chan.
Starring Saskia Reeves, Robert Reynolds, and Sami Frey
Synopsis
The year is 1950 and an English couple, Louise and Michael, have arrived in French-occupied Indochina to cover a story on a French-owned rubber plantation. They are to be the guests of the enigmatic plantation overseer, Daniel, and his beautiful yet difficult daughter Viola, at their elegant, decaying villa amid a tropical jungle. Michael and Louise hope that some time spent working in an exotic location will help reignite the passion in their floundering marriage. Instead they become unwittingly involved in the personal, sexual and political tensions of their hosts. Daniel is desperate to hold onto a way of life no longer possible in a country struggling for independence, bringing him into conflict with not only his daughter but also with his adopted country.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Budget
$2.4M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,380,000
Production Companies
- Ayer Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traps about?
The year is 1950 and an English couple, Louise and Michael, have arrived in French-occupied Indochina to cover a story on a French-owned rubber plantation. They are to be the guests of the enigmati...
Who directed Traps?
Traps was directed by Pauline Chan.
How long is Traps?
Traps has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Traps released?
Traps was released on August 11, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Traps?
The main cast of Traps includes Saskia Reeves, Robert Reynolds, Sami Frey, Jacqueline McKenzie, Thierry Marquet.