Synopsis
In the south of Laos, an American volunteer doctor becomes a fugitive after he intervenes in the sexual assault of a young woman. When the assailant's body is pulled from the Mekong River, things quickly spiral out of control.
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Cast
- Rossif SutherlandJohn Lake
- Sara BotsfordDr. Stephanie Novella
- Ted AthertonPatrick Reardon
- Douangmany SoliphanhDouangmany
- Amphaiphun PhommapunyaNang
- David SoncinSimon
- Aidan GillettLachlan
Recommendations
- 75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
In a demanding role light on dialogue, Sutherland’s rangy, loping physicality serves both the character and the action well – camera and fugitive are seldom at rest, and on the move in tense, extended bursts whenever an opportunity presents itself. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
River ends with relief, followed by a reversal that’s the last thing you expect from this unvarnished, unsentimental tale of self-preservation: an act of quietly powerful heroism. - 60
Total Film
Dagg keeps things simple, but his jogging camera whips up the urgency and he’s well-served by Sutherland’s rangy physicality. - 50
Variety
Dagg’s thriller is slow to get going and hampered by an inexpressive leading man. - 40
CineVue
Whilst Sutherland gives an impressive and powerful performance as an American on the run, the lack of substance and originality leaves you feeling somewhat unsatisfied.
