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Paris (2003)
Release Year: 2003
Nation: N/A
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Director: Ramin Niami
Writer: Ramin Niami, Steven Beschloss
Production & Genre
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Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
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Story
Paris follows rookie detective Jason Bartok as he navigates through the shadowy underworld of Los Angeles and Las Vegas after accidentally shooting his corrupt partner Leon during a crime scene robbery. Overwhelmed with guilt, Jason takes to the road in pursuit of Linda/Shen Li, Leon's lover and an illegal Chinese immigrant, to return the stolen money to her. His search leads him through seedy motels, bars, massage parlors, and ranches until he finally finds Linda in a dingy Vegas dive. Pursued by thugs seeking the stolen money, Jason and Linda are forced to flee together across the haunting landscape of the California desert.
Summary
Paris (2003), directed by Ramin Niami, is a neo-noir thriller that follows rookie detective Jason Bartok on a journey through the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the American Dream gone wrong as Jason becomes entangled in a dangerous web after accidentally killing his corrupt partner. Along the way, he crosses paths with Linda/Shen Li, an illegal Chinese immigrant ensnared in the sex trade, with whom he shares a fleeting romance amidst their desperate flight from pursuing thugs.
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