description The Lover Overview
The Lover, released in 1992, portrays an affair between a young French woman and a Chinese man set in French Indochina during 1929. Jean-Jacques Annaud directed this erotic drama based on Marguerite Duras’ novel, featuring Jane March and Tony Leung Ka-fai in the central roles. Jeanne Moreau provides narration for the story.
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info The Lover Specifications
| Country | Vietnam |
| Year | 1992 |
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When and where is The Lover set?
The Lover is set in French Indochina in 1929. Its story follows an affair between a young French woman and a Chinese man.
Who plays the central couple in The Lover?
Jane March plays the young French woman, while Tony Leung Ka-fai plays the Chinese man. Jean-Jacques Annaud directed the 1992 film.
Is The Lover based on a book?
Yes. The film is based on Marguerite Duras’ novel, which draws on a relationship in colonial French Indochina.
What kind of film is The Lover?
The Lover is a 1992 erotic drama directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. It combines a forbidden romance with the social and colonial setting of French Indochina.
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