Formosa Betrayed (2009)

Formosa Betrayed: Directed by Adam Kane. With James Van Der Beek, Wendy Crewson, John Heard, Will Tiao. While unveiling a series of international conspiracies, an FBI agent is embroiled in a set of political intrigues.

“Saw this film at the Montreal Film Festival. I think itu0026#39;s one of the best political thrillers Iu0026#39;ve seen in many years. Did not know much about the history of Taiwan, but the film brought me back to the early 80s with itu0026#39;s Cold War references. The cinematography was excellent and you felt the film was epic in scope. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWas particularly impressed by the performances. James Van Der Beek makes a starring turn as FBI Agent Jake Kelly. He does a great job carrying the film. Wendy Crewson and John Heard remind me of many bureaucrats Iu0026#39;ve met over the years. Will Tiao gives a heartbreaking performance as Ming, the waiter/dissident. What happens to his character is so devastating it made me cry. Reminds me of Haing Ngoru0026#39;s performance in u0026quot;The Killing Fields.u0026quot; The rest of the supporting cast is outstanding. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn fact, this movie reminded me a lot of u0026quot;The Killing Fieldsu0026quot; which I think this movie is for Taiwan as that movie was for Cambodia. Definitely a must see film if you love political thrillers.”