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Director: Sarah Adina Smith
Cast: Olivia Wilde, Gael GarcĂa Bernal
An heiress accused of a white-collar crime hides away with her husband at a luxury resort in an Indian holy city. In deep denial of the growing scandal, they distract themselves with sexual escapades and spiritual dalliances. Meanwhile, the hotel staff who pamper them by the pool return each night to a village plagued by civil unrest and a deadly water crisis. When the couple ventures past the hotel gates that protect them, they awaken the sleeping giant of fate.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Monkey Hill, directed by Sarah Adina Smith, is a thriller that has received mixed reviews from critics. The film follows an heiress accused of a white-collar crime who hides away with her husband at a luxury resort in India, while the hotel staff return each night to a village plagued by civil unrest and a water crisis. The film explores themes of privilege, denial, and the awakening of fate.
Why you might like this:
Fans of thought-provoking thrillers will be drawn to the stylish direction of Sarah Adina Smith, which blends social commentary with sensual character studies featuring standout performances from Olivia Wilde and Gael GarcĂa Bernal.
Monkey Hill is a town in the southeast of the island of Saint Kitts, in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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