Brokedown Palace

A 1999 movie about two recenty high school graduates (Claire Danes and Kate Beckinsale) who take a trip to Thailand and end up in a Thai prison when they are caught with a lot of heroin at Don Mueang International Airport while trying to board a plane for a side trip. Now they must rely on an American living in Thailand to convince the courts to free them.

This movie has examples of the following tropes.


 * California Doubling: The Philippines for Thailand
 * In Medias Res: the opening scene has the lawyer listening to a tape from the girls.
 * Me Love You Long Time: Averted with a girls, as an Australian hooks up with them.
 * Played straight with the American lawyer. Justified for obvious reasons.
 * Jailbird of Panama
 * Toxic Friend Influence: Alice Marano is this to Darlene Davis. Some fans also believe that