
In the late 1980's, Daphne, a young Englishwoman finds herself in over her head. Accused of the murder of a young boy from a tribal family at a time of war between the locals and foreign invaders, she fled for her life and a new identity. 2011; 20 years later. Min, a student, is living at home as she can't afford to move. One night her life is turned upside-down when, during a ng homer invasion, her parents are murdered and only herself and her younger sister survive. They're... (Full plot summary below)
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In the late 1980's, Daphne, a young Englishwoman finds herself in over her head. Accused of the murder of a young boy from a tribal family at a time of war between the locals and foreign invaders, she fled for her life and a new identity. 2011; 20 years later. Min, a student, is living at home as she can't afford to move. One night her life is turned upside-down when, during a ng homer invasion, her parents are murdered and only herself and her younger sister survive. They're taken into protection, and the truth is revealed. Mina's mother, Daphne, had a secret. Not only had she been accused of murder back in 1988, but had an affair with the leader of the tribal family with whom she stayed. Mina is his daughter, and he wants her back.
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| GuardianLeslie FelperinYou can respect that it was made for a fraction of the cost of the average, similarly politically superficial American action-thriller, but that doesn't make the failure any more noble. |
| Daily Telegraph (UK)Rebecca HawkesUltimately, despite all its toughness, the film's flaws make it a little too vulnerable to stand up on its own. |
| User ReviewTerry GThis is one to watch...it's gripping and exciting - keeps you on the edge of your seat. Great story and very well directed by Vicky Jewson. Beautifully shot and great performances from Sofia Black D'elia, James Frain and Philip Arditti. |