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The Lover
1992
In the Indo-China of the 1920's, a 15 year old French schoolgirl and a wealthy Chinese man more than twice her age are thrown together by a twist of fate. It is a moment of instant attraction and before long the couple find themselves caught up in an affair of uncontrollable desires. But this is a forbidden love... Read more
| Starring | Jane March, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Frederique Meininger, Jeanne Moreau |
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| Director | Jean-Jacques Annaud |
| Genres | Drama |
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The Lover
In the Indo-China of the 1920's, a 15 year old French schoolgirl and a wealthy Chinese man more than twice her age are thrown together by a twist of fate. It is a moment of instant attraction and before long the couple find themselves caught up in an affair of uncontrollable desires. But this is a forbidden love...
| Starring | Jane March, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Frederique Meininger, Jeanne Moreau |
|---|---|
| Director | Jean-Jacques Annaud |
| Studio | SONY PICTURES HOME ENT. UK |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 51 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1992 To Rent: DVD: 22 Aug 2005 |
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Late '20s Indo-China. A 15-year-old schoolgirl leans wistfully on the rail of a ferryboat crossing the Mekong.... read more on Time Out
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A Sensual Movie With A Difference
It's not often I get to see a movie like this. The story of The Lover potrays a most complex and provocative relationship between a young French girl (Jane ... read more »
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Artistic but disappointing
Well filmed, good acting, but ultimately a bit disappointing
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I liked it - my wife didn't
I had wanted to see this when it was at the cinema, but missed it. I thought it was interesting and sexy, but not frantically erotic. I'd watch it again.
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Please don't bother.......
If you are having trouble sleeping then this is the film for you as you will be soundly asleep in all of 10 minutes. The acting by Jane Marsh was nothing short... read more »
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In the Indo-China of the 1920's, a 15 year old French schoolgirl and a wealthy Chinese man more than twice her age are thrown together by a twist of fate. It is a moment of instant attraction and before long the couple find themselves caught up in an affair of uncontrollable desires. But this is a ...
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