The Lover Movie (1992)
In 1929 French Indochina, a French teenage girl embarks on a reckless and forbidden romance with a wealthy, older Chinese man, each knowing that knowledge of their affair will bring drastic consequences to each other.
It is French Colonial Vietnam in 1929. A young French girl from a family that is having some monetary difficulties is returning to boarding school. She is alone on public transportation when she catches the eye of a wealthy Chinese businessman. He offers her a ride into town in the back of his chauffeured sedan, and sparks fly. Can the torrid affair that ensues between them overcome the class restrictions and social mores of that time? Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Marguerite Duras.
It is French Colonial Vietnam in 1929. A young French girl from a family that is having some monetary difficulties is returning to boarding school. She is alone on public transportation when she catches the eye of a wealthy Chinese businessman. He offers her a ride into town in the back of his chauffeured sedan, and sparks fly. Can the torrid affair that ensues between them overcome the class restrictions and social mores of that time? Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Marguerite Duras.
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From the novel of the same namewhich has sold over one million copies in 43 languagesthis "sophisticated adaptation of Marguerite Duras' best-selling memoirs" (Variety) smolders on the screen. "Masterfully acted and beautifully photographed"
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It is French Colonial Vietnam in 1929. A young French girl from a family that is having some monetary difficulties is returning to boarding school. She is alone on public transportation when she catches the eye of a wealthy Chinese businessman. He offers her a ride into town in the back of his chauffeured sedan, and sparks fly. Can the torrid affair that ensues between them overcome the class restrictions and social mores of that time? Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Marguerite Duras.Details
- Rated: R
- Runtime: 1:55 hours
- Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
- Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Writer: Marguerite Duras (based on the novel), Gérard Brach (adaptation), Jean-Jacques Annaud (adaptation)
- Actors: Jane March, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Frédérique Meininger, Arnaud Giovaninetti
- Language: English
- Country: France, UK, Vietnam
- Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations
- Production Company: MGM
- ASIN: B00HQN7OA8
- Year Released: 1992
- Release Date: Oct 30, 1992
- DVD Date: Dec 10, 2001
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