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The Lover

Name: The Lover
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1992-01-22
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Cast: Jane March, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Frédérique Meininger, Arnaud Giovaninetti, Melvil Poupaud

1992Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud

Drama · Romance1h 55m

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She gave her innocence, her passion, her body. The one thing she couldn't give was her love.

A poor French teenage girl engages in an illicit affair with a wealthy Chinese heir in 1920s Saigon. For the first time in her young life she has control, and she wields it deftly over her besotted lover throughout a series of clandestine meetings and torrid encounters.

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Jane MarchThe Young Girl

Tony Leung Ka-faiThe Chinaman

Frédérique MeiningerThe Mother

Arnaud GiovaninettiThe Elder Brother

Melvil PoupaudThe Younger Brother LLisa FaulknerHelene Lagonelle

Jeanne MoreauNarrator (voice)XXiem MangThe Chinaman's Father

Philippe Le DemThe French Teacher AAnn SchaufussAnne-Marie Stretter

Tania TorrensThe Principal

Espérance Pham Thai LanFemme

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About The Lover

How long is The Lover?: The Lover runs 1 hour and 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Who directed The Lover?: The Lover was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Who is in the cast of The Lover?: The Lover stars Jane March as The Young Girl, Tony Leung Ka-fai as The Chinaman and Frédérique Meininger as The Mother.
What language is The Lover in?: The Lover is in Mandarin, with some English.
Is The Lover family friendly?: No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Is The Lover based on a true story or a book?: Yes. The Lover is based on a novel or book.
Where can I watch The Lover?: In the United States, The Lover is streaming on OVID. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The Lover released?: The Lover was released on January 22, 1992.