The Lover
Set in 1929 French colonial Vietnam, “The Lover” is a sensual and poignant tale of a forbidden romance between a young French girl and a wealthy Chinese businessman. Their passionate affair defies societal norms and cultural boundaries, exploring themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships.
Views: 75
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Actors: Ann Schaufuss, Arnaud Giovaninetti, Frédérique Meininger, Jane March, Jeanne Moreau, Lisa Faulkner, Melvil Poupaud, Philippe Le Dem, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Xiem Mang
Country: France, United Kingdom
Company: Films A2, Grai Phang Film Studio, Renn Productions
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar, 3 wins & 7 nominations total
Worldwide Gross: $5,013,090
Duration:
1h 55minRelease: 1992
Release Date: 1992-01-22
IMDb: 6.8
TMDB: 7.0
Rotten Tomatoes: 28%
Metacritic: 59
FilmAffinity: 6.4