Rent The Lover (1992)
3.3 of 5 from 84 ratings
1h 51min
- General info
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- Synopsis:
- From Director Jean-Jacques Annaud comes a tale of raw passion across the cultural divide. On a ferry across the Mekong in the 1920's, a teenage French girl meets an important Chinese Diplomat. She's fascinated by his riches and elegance and is soon caught up in a whirlwind of physical pleasure. As their relationship becomes even more intimate, an emotional bond begins to grow that threatens to destroy both their lives.
- Actors:
- Jane March, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Frédérique Meininger, Arnaud Giovaninetti, Melvil Poupaud, Lisa Faulkner, Xiem Mang, Philippe Le Dem, Ann Schaufuss, Quach Van An, Tania Torrens, Raymonde Heudeline, Yvonne Wingerter, Do Minh Vien, Hélène Patarot
- Directors:
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Writers:
- Jean-Jacques Annaud, Gérard Brach
- Others:
- Robert Fraisse
- Aka:
- L'Amant
- Studio:
- Sony
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- All the Twos: 1972-2012, Memory Lane: Films Set in 1920s
- Countries:
- France
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Reviews (1) of The Lover
Not often does one see such beauty, in a film - The Lover review by SoniaGee
The film was unlike any other I had ever seen, the far East, wonderful acting and cinematography.
A feeling of happiness is still with me.
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