The Lover (1992)
In 1920s French Indochina, a teenage French girl from a impoverished family begins a clandestine and financially transactional affair with a wealthy Chinese man more than twice her age. Their intense relationship unfolds against a backdrop of colonial racism and family disapproval, exploring themes of desire, exploitation, and cultural barriers.
Mean Rank
C
Mean Score
61/100
Total Votes
45K+
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5.3 /10 (6)
About The Lover
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Cast: Jane March, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Jeanne Moreau
Language: Cantonese, English, French
Runtime: 115 min
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