Traps (1994)

Traps (1994) poster

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.

Director: Pauline Chan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stephen Rae
Cinematography: Kevin Hayward
Editing: Nicholas Beauman
Production: Ayer Productions
Country: Australia
Language: English, Français, Tiếng Việt
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en

Keywords

colonialism, woman director, french colonialism

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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 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.
Who directed Traps?
Traps was directed by Pauline Chan.
Who stars in Traps?
Traps stars Saskia Reeves, Robert Reynolds, Sami Frey, Jacqueline McKenzie, Thierry Marquet, Tất Bình.
How long is Traps?
Traps has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Traps?
Traps is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Traps?
Traps had a budget of $2M.
Where was Traps produced?
Traps was produced in Australia.