Quicksand was filmed in South France between December 2000 and January 2001, originally set for a 2002 release.

Martin Raikes is an American bank investigator who is sent to Monaco to check up on the suspicious financial dealings of a movie production.

Martin is met by the film company's CFO, Lela Forin, who introduces him to the movie's leading man, washed-up action star Jake Mellows.

As Martin sifts through the mystery, he reveals the nefarious nature of Oleg's rackets, which include illegal pornography, kidnapping and money laundering.

After a fight between them, Martin and Jake join forces with Lela to stage an illusion during which Oleg incriminates himself to the law.