Rapt

Set in contemporary France, the story unfolds within the country’s urban business world and the relentless media glare surrounding it. The action shifts between sleek offices, upscale homes, and bustling press rooms, highlighting the fragility of wealth under public scrutiny. The setting emphasizes power, reputation, and the impact of private secrets becoming public.

🔒 Kidnapping

A calculated abduction drives the plot, forcing a successful businessman into isolation and fear. The ransom demands and staged exchanges reveal how control can be wielded from the shadows. The ordeal exposes the vulnerability that wealth cannot shield from danger.

💔 Family Strife

The kidnapping fractures the family, exposing private wounds and public judgment. Francoise and the two teenage daughters confront betrayal, embarrassment, and conflicting loyalties as the truth emerges. The drama centers on how trauma reshapes relationships under intense pressure.

📰 Media & Reputation

Media coverage magnifies the scandal, detailing mistresses and gambling losses to craft a damaged public image. Public opinion sways corporate and personal decisions as rumors spread. The narrative shows how journalism can weaponize private missteps for a wider audience.

⚖️ Power & Morality

The captors' leverage, police suspicions, and boardroom politics reveal a world where money and loyalty clash with accountability. Characters navigate ethical gray areas as they pursue or resist coercive settlements. The story questions whether wealth can shield someone from consequences.