

Information
Release DateSeptember 2, 2003
Runtime1h 33m
StatusReleased
Budget$8M
ProductionBBC Film, BBC + 6 more
LanguagesEnglish
6.2
368 votesPopularity3
Code 46
"How do you solve a crime when the last thing you want to know is the truth?"
Synopsis
In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Tim Robbins
William Geld

Samantha Morton
Maria Gonzales

Nabil Elouahabi
Vendor

Om Puri
Bahkland

Emil Marwa
Mohan