Directed by:
Jamie M. DaggScreenplay:
Jamie M. DaggCinematography:
Adam MarsdenCast:
Rossif Sutherland, Sara Botsford, Ted Atherton, Vithaya Pansringarm, Aidan Gillett, Douangmany Soliphanh, David Soncin, Yannawoutthi ChanthalungsyVOD (3)
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John Lake (Rossif Sutherland) is an American volunteer doctor working in southern Laos when one evening on his way home from a local bar, John intervenes in the sexual assault of a young woman and the violence quickly escalates. When the victim's body is pulled out of the water the next day, all of the evidence points to John, who quickly recognises the nightmare which awaits if he's captured by the local authorities, and realizes that his only hope is to reach the US Embassy. With no time to think and no one to turn to, he goes on the run. (Kaleidoscope Film Distribution)
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River is a flawless “survival” trip through the inner feelings of a frightened, good-hearted man who made a hell of a
mistake and wants to save himself. The movie is realistic, emotional, thoughtful and constantly filled with so much
tension that you’re ready to snap. Rossif Sutherland, who is in front of the camera non-stop, gives an outstanding
performance. Though the ending could have been done better, more gloomy and psychological, the film is excellent just
as it is.
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I can't help but feel that this film had the potential to be a proper thriller, but in the end, it's just a personal drama with an incredibly slow pace that I found off-putting. It has an interesting setting but it is utilized only as a backdrop and for comprehension issues. For me, this film doesn't offer anything great.
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