Paris (2003)

Paris follows rookie detective Jason Bartok on his disturbing journey through the shadowy underworld of Los Angeles and Las Vegas illuminated only by a sweet but shortlived romance with a strikingly beautiful enigmatic woman As the tale unfolds Jason accidentally shoots his corrupt partner Leon grabbing stolen money from the crime scene at the older policemans urging The guiltridden young man quickly takes to the road to track down Leons lover LindaShen Li an illegal Chinese immigrant to deliver the bag of cash to her Jasons search takes in seedy motels and rough bars an LA massage parlor and a Nevada ranch until finally in a dingy Vegas dive he discovers the irresistible Linda a sparkling jewel ensnared by the sex trade Stalked by thugs the moneys rightful owners Jason and Linda are thrust together to make their escape through the haunting landscape that is the California desert