Boarding Gate is a neo-noir thriller film directed by French director Olivier Assayas. The movie follows the story of Sandra (played by Asia Argento), a former prostitute who is now working as a waitress in London. She receives a call from her ex-lover Miles (played by Michael Madsen), a married man who lives in Hong Kong. Miles asks Sandra to come to Hong Kong and perform a dangerous job for him that involves stealing confidential data from a businessman.
Sandra flies to Hong Kong and meets Miles at his office. Things quickly take a turn for the worse, and Sandra finds herself embroiled in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. Miles' wife, Sue (played by Kelly Lin), also becomes involved in the affair, and the three become embroiled in a complicated love triangle.
As the story unfolds, Sandra must navigate a dangerous underworld of violence, drugs, and financial fraud. She quickly realizes that she is in over her head and must fight to stay alive as she becomes more deeply entrenched in Miles' criminal scheme.
The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with many critics praising the performances of Argento and Madsen but criticizing the convoluted plot. Overall, Boarding Gate offers an intense and unpredictable ride that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
