Code 46

Synopsis

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.

Director

Michael Winterbottom

Written by

Frank Cottrell Boyce

Music

Stephen Hilton

Studio

BBC Film

Released

2 September 2003

Genres

Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller