Justin Quale is a British diplomat who has been given a new assignment in Kenya. Justin's wife, Tessa, is an activist with a keen interest in issues of poverty and social justice; Justin urges her to avoid getting too deeply involved in the people living in Kenya, who are constantly dogged by poverty, but she shows little interest in obeying these instructions. This isn't the only area where Tessa has disregarded her husband, as she's been unfaithful in the past, and begins spending time with a handsome doctor once they've settled in Kenya. One day, Tessa disappears, and is soon found dead; officials believe that she was murdered by the doctor after some sort of argument. However, before long Justin becomes convinced that there was a larger scheme that led to Tessa's death, and he begins digging into areas where he's not especially welcome, given his reputation as a man willing to let the wealthy and powerful do as they will.
This is a very powerful political thriller that will make you think about the pharmaceutical industry and drug testing in particular. I don't know if this movie was based on any sort of true event, but it was certainly believable and I wouldn't be surprised if it actually took place in one form or another. At the beginning of the film, you're kept in the dark about any wrongdoing that might be going on, but you are given tidbits of information as the movie progresses until the end when you finally understand the full extent of the atrocity. This is a heavy film that demands your attention, so don't watch it if you're in the mood for a relaxing, straightforward movie. The reward for watching is a thought provoking, well written film that will leave you wondering if this sort of thing could (or does) actually happen in the real world.
Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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