description The Painted Veil Overview
The Painted Veil is a 2006 drama film adapting W. Somerset Maugham’s novel. It tells the story of an American doctor and his wife traveling to China during the tumultuous period surrounding the rise of the People's Republic of China. The narrative explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and cultural misunderstanding through the experiences of this couple.
Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, and Toby Jones star in this historical romantic drama, appealing to audiences interested in period pieces and stories examining complex relationships within a changing world.
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info The Painted Veil Specifications
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Year | 2006 |
help The Painted Veil FAQ
Why does Walter take Kitty to a cholera-stricken region?
Walter Fane accepts work fighting a cholera epidemic in rural China after discovering Kitty's affair with Charlie Townsend. He gives her a severe choice between accompanying him and facing a scandalous divorce.
Where in China is The Painted Veil set?
Much of the story occurs in the fictional inland town of Mei-tan during a cholera outbreak in the 1920s. The film uses the landscape and isolation to separate Walter and Kitty from their former social life in Shanghai.
Who plays Walter and Kitty Fane?
Edward Norton plays bacteriologist Walter Fane, and Naomi Watts plays his wife Kitty. Both actors also served as producers on the 2006 adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's novel.
What award did the music for The Painted Veil receive?
Alexandre Desplat's score won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score. Pianist Lang Lang also performed on the soundtrack.
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