Traps
Synopsis
The year is 1950 and an English couple, Louise and Michael, have arrived in French-occupied Indochina to cover a story on a French-owned rubber plantation. They are to be the guests of the enigmatic plantation overseer, Daniel, and his beautiful yet difficult daughter Viola, at their elegant, decaying villa amid a tropical jungle. Michael and Louise hope that some time spent working in an exotic location will help reignite the passion in their floundering marriage. Instead they become unwittingly involved in the personal, sexual and political tensions of their hosts. Daniel is desperate to hold onto a way of life no longer possible in a country struggling for independence, bringing him into conflict with not only his daughter but also with his adopted country.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pauline Chan
- Screenplay & Story
- Kate Grenville, Robert Carter, Pauline Chan
- Original Score
- Stephen Rae
- Original Title
- Traps
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Ayer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pauline Chan
Kate Grenville, Robert Carter, Pauline Chan
Stephen Rae
Kevin Hayward
Nicholas Beauman
Jim McElroy
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Carter
Writer
Pauline Chan
Director
David Rowe
Costume Design
Kevin Hayward
Director of Photography
Pauline Chan
Writer
Jim McElroy
Producer
Stephen Rae
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Beauman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Traps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Traps about?
The year is 1950 and an English couple, Louise and Michael, have arrived in French-occupied Indochina to cover a story on a French-owned rubber plantation. They are to be the guests of the enigmatic plantation overseer, Daniel, and his beautiful yet difficult daughter Viola, at their elegant, decaying villa amid a tropical jungle. Michael and Louise hope that some time spent working in an exotic location will help reignite the passion in their floundering marriage. Instead they become unwittingly involved in the personal, sexual and political tensions of their hosts. Daniel is desperate to hold onto a way of life no longer possible in a country struggling for independence, bringing him into conflict with not only his daughter but also with his adopted country.
Who directed Traps?
Traps was directed by Pauline Chan.
Who stars in Traps?
The principal cast of Traps includes Saskia Reeves, Robert Reynolds, Sami Frey, Jacqueline McKenzie, Thierry Marquet.
When was Traps released and how long is it?
Traps was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Traps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Traps was composed by Stephen Rae.
Is Traps based on a book or true story?
Traps is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kate Grenville".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Traps?
Traps holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).