Summaries

A stunning nightclub singer engages in a battle of wits and deception with two lovers in a bid to escape a rapidly collapsing city under siege. Super cool style and razor sharp action drive this rich, noir thriller.

Cambodia 1975: The capital Phnom Penh is a city under siege. Only the presence of the last remaining US troops is keeping Khmer Rouge guerrilla forces from overrunning the town's fragile defenses. Inside this dark, dystopian setting a stunning nightclub singer engages in a battle of wits and deception with two lovers in a bid to escape the doomed metropolis. Set to the beat of a wild rock and roll soundtrack the actions of these three characters mirror the madness and intensity of events unfolding around them.—Justin Deimen

Cambodia 1975: The capital Phnom Penh has become a city under siege. Only the presence of the last remaining US forces is keeping Khmer Rouge guerrilla forces from overrunning the town's fragile defenses. Inside this dark, dystopian setting a stunning nightclub singer engages in a battle of wits and deception with two lovers in a bid to escape the doomed metropolis. Set to the beat of a wild rock and roll soundtrack the actions of these three characters mirror the madness and intensity of events unfolding around them.—Cicada

Details

Keywords
  • neo noir
  • nightclub
  • asian cinema
  • cambodia
  • khmer rouge
Genres
  • Thriller
  • War
Release date Oct 9, 1996
Countries of origin Australia Cambodia Singapore
Language English French Central Khmer
Filming locations Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Production companies Rock Production Advent Media Group

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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