Code 46

How do you solve a crime when the last thing you want to know is the truth?

In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.

2003

Drama·Science Fiction·Thriller

1h 33min

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Top Billed Cast

Tim Robbins
William Geld
Samantha Morton
Maria Gonzales
Nabil Elouahabi
Vendor
Om Puri
Bahkland
Emil Marwa
Mohan
Nina Fog
Wole
Bruno Lastra
Bikku
Togo Igawa
Driver
Natalie Mendoza
Sphinx Receptionist
Jeanne Balibar
Sylvie
Mick Jones
Himself
Nina Wadia
Hospital Receptionist
Archie Panjabi
Check In
Sarah Backhouse
Weather Girl
Jonathan Ibbotson
Boxer
Nina Sosanya
Anya
Shelley King
William's Boss
Benedict Wong
Medic
Essie Davis
Doctor
Christopher Simpson
Paul

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