| Director | Jon Avnet |
|---|---|
| Genre | crime film, mystery film, thriller film, trial film |
| Runtime | 117 min |
| Country | United States |
| Budget | $48 million |
| Box office | $22.4 million |
Wealthy American businessman Jack Moore is on a trip to China attempting to put together a satellite communications deal as part of a joint venture with the Chinese government.
Before the deal can be finalized, Moore is framed for the murder of a powerful Chinese general's daughter, and the satellite contract is instead awarded to Moore's competitor, Gerhardt Hoffman.
Moore's court-appointed lawyer Shen Yuelin initially does not believe his claims of innocence, but the pair gradually unearth evidence that not only vindicates Moore, but implicates powerful figures within the Chinese central government administration, exposing undeniable conspiracy and corruption. Shen becomes convinced that Moore is innocent when an attempt is made on his life and he is forced to take refuge in the American Embassy for a while.
Shen manages to convince several high-ranking Chinese officials to release evidence that proves Moore's innocence. Moore is quickly released from prison while the conspirators responsible for framing him are arrested although one of the conspirators is shot dead in the courtroom by the victim's father. He also apologizes to Moore for having caused him so many problems.
At the airport, Moore asks Shen to leave China with him, but she decides to stay, as the case has opened her eyes to the injustices rife throughout China. She does admit, however, that meeting Moore has changed her life, and she now considers him a part of her family. They both share a heartfelt hug on the airport runway, before Moore departs for America.