Captive
Even choice is not an option.
2012•2h 0m•
★5.9(33 ratings)
DramaThriller
Overview
A dozen foreigners are kidnapped by a terrorist group in the Philippines.
Director
Brillante Ma MendozaWatchlist
Even choice is not an option.
A dozen foreigners are kidnapped by a terrorist group in the Philippines.
John Bernstein
The film's tagline is: "Even choice is not an option."
With a budget of $11.2K, the film grossed $24.6K — a profit of $13.4K (120% ROI).
The film features dialogue in 3 languages: Tagalog, French, English.
It was a co-production between: France, Germany, Philippines, United Kingdom.
The film was directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza.
The screenplay was written by Brillante Ma Mendoza and Patrick Bancarel.
The score was composed by Teresa Barrozo.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt1699745.
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Captive
Released
R15+
, Français, English
France, Germany, Philippines, United Kingdom
$11,180
$24,591
