
American lawyer Jack Moore is in Beijing on what looks to be a successful business trip for his company to enter into a film and television distribution deal with the Chinese government, their main competitor for that distribution deal being HoffCo Telecom out of Germany. Before Jack's boss David McAndrews and the Chinese government sign on the dotted line of the contract, Jack is implicated in a murder, the victim who was discovered in his hotel room. The police were alerted... (Full plot summary below)
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American lawyer Jack Moore is in Beijing on what looks to be a successful business trip for his company to enter into a film and television distribution deal with the Chinese government, their main competitor for that distribution deal being HoffCo Telecom out of Germany. Before Jack's boss David McAndrews and the Chinese government sign on the dotted line of the contract, Jack is implicated in a murder, the victim who was discovered in his hotel room. The police were alerted to an incident in his hotel room based on the report of hearing a scream emanating from his room, such a scream which Jack, asleep in the room when the police entered, did not hear. Jack being charged with murder quashes the distribution deal, which instead is awarded to HoffCo. The situation is made all the worse for Jack due to the known connections between the victim and people within high places in China, who may try to manipulate the situation to see Jack sentenced to death for the murder. Jack also has language, cultural and political obstacles to overcome, the Chinese government and thus the court system which seems already to have convicted him to make him, a foreigner, an example. As such, Jack does not trust his court appointed lawyer, a young woman named Shen Yuelin who has always seen her role to carry out Chinese government policy. Things may change when Yuelin begins to believe that Jack is being framed for the murder, the death of an innocent man which she may not be able to tolerate if she has any sway within the Chinese justice system, which she may find she does not. The key to discovering the truth behind the murder, the reason for Jack being framed for it and Jack possibly coming out the other end with his life is an important piece of physical evidence which he knows exists but which seems to be missing.
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| USA TodayMike ClarkEverything ... is dominated by actress Bai Ling, who creates a full-blooded character and role model for young girls. |
| Film Journal InternationalCynthia LangstonSo unrealistic, so contrived and so blatantly "Hollywood" that Gere can't possibly imagine he's opening any eyes to the problem, or any doors to its solution, for that matter. |
| DVDLaserDouglas PrattAlthough there isn't much of a mystery, there is plenty of suspense and the film is a satisfying piece of exotic escapism, one that lets you learn a little bit along the way. |
| User ReviewNikki GA brilliant film. Gere at arguably his finest. |
| User ReviewPrivate UI don't think Richard wanted to be in this one... |
| User Revieweffendi mAn excellent political judicial thriller based in communist China. |
| User ReviewAshley HA great murder mystery with politics and international intrique added. Bai Ling embodies truth, courage and beauty in this engrossing and facininating movie. The movie gives viewer an insight into the Peoples Repubulic of China's criminal justice system. Prisoners are guilty until proven inocent. They are beaten for confessions. They are executed on assembly line basis. Bai Ling performance is absolutely remarkable. She was wonderful. Richard Gere is great as accused American businesman. The supporting cast is suberb. The story involves the murder of a beautiful young woman, and trial of an American businessman accused of her death. There are many memorable scenes, and a great Perry Mason ending. Rent this movie. You will enjoy it. |
| User ReviewDean MOne of my favourite Richard Gere's movies. This is brilliant suspense thriller with shocking and compelling mystery where danger never lets up. |
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