Monsoon Lover

Director Marlin Darrah's first dramatic feature examines the world of Cambodia's sex trade through the eyes of American expatriates, foreign tourists and the Cambodian people. The film was produced on a shoestring budget on location in Cambodia, but has a rich quality that suggests a bigger budget.

The story begins in the capital of Phnom Penh and focuses on two couples: an American expat and his Cambodian girlfriend, and a visiting American couple who share a history with the expat.

The film takes us on a journey through the decaying colonial grandeur of the capital, with its riverside hotels and neon brothels, and into the countryside for a climatic scene at the Buddhist ruin Angkor Wat. Several of the actors turn in memorable performances as expectations are revealed and behaviors alter away from home.

It's a modern look at "The World of Susie Wong," where every thing seems to be for sale, including your soul.