Holidaying in Asia, Australian backpackers Joanne and Richard are hauled off a train and taken as hostages by Cambodian rebels. A ransom demand is made on the Australian Government for their release. The Government refuses to pay. Also kidnapped is French couple Louise and Pierre who are confident a French mining company for whom Pierre works will pay the ransom. When Richard and Pierre are executed, Joanne and Louise know their days are numbered and plan their escape.
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Cast
18 people
Sophie Lee
Kate
Known for
Muriel's Wedding
Holy Smoke
Jason Chong
Du Van Hoe
Ann Burbrook
Louise
Also in
Blue Heelers
Sun on the Stubble
Grinspoon
Houseband (uncredited)
Felino Dolloso
Lim
Known for
Wanted
Jayne Leslie
Secretary
Also in
Dating the Enemy
E Street
Yves Stening
Martin
Also in
A Difficult Woman
Passionless Moments
Robert Hughes
Paul
Known for
ABBA: The Movie
Race the Sun
Russell Kiefel
Jim
Known for
Childhood's End
No Escape
Linda Cropper
Wendy
Known for
Upgrade
All Her Fault
Jane Harders
Marcia
Known for
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Sathischandra Edirisinghe
Monk (as Sathischandra Edirisenghe)
Also in
Mother Teresa
Suhada Koka
Catherine Millar Director · Peter Yeldham Writer
First release January 1, 1997 · Produced in Australia
Production
Australia
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Australia · January 1, 1997
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No release date listed for United States.
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