Traps (1994)
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キーワード
キーワード: colonialism, french colonialism, woman director
ストーリー
In 1950, an English couple, Louise and Michael, travel to French-occupied Indochina with hopes of reigniting their marriage while covering a story on a French-owned rubber plantation. They are hosted by Daniel, the plantation overseer, and his daughter Viola in their decaying villa. However, they become entangled in the personal, sexual, and political tensions between the hosts. Daniel struggles to maintain his lifestyle as Indochina moves towards independence, causing conflict with both his daughter and his adopted country.
概要
Traps (1994) is a drama directed by Pauline Chan, set against the backdrop of French colonialism in Indochina during the 1950s. The film centers around an English couple, Louise and Michael, who travel to the region hoping to rekindle their relationship while covering a story on a rubber plantation. Their hosts, Daniel and Viola, introduce them to the complexities and tensions of colonial life. The movie explores themes of cultural conflict, personal struggle, and the impact of colonialism on both the colonizers and the colonized.
