Code Unknown brings together several unrelated lives through one small event that takes place on a Paris street. When Jean throws a piece of trash at a homeless person, he starts a series of events into motion that have far reaching effects. Amadou sees Jean throw the bag at the beggar, starts a fight with Jean, and subsequently is arrested. The beggar is deported, and Jean’s brother’s girlfriend, Anne pulls Jean away from the whole situation. The rest of the movie follows Jean, Anne, Amadou, and the beggar through their daily lives.
Rating: **+