Story Overview of The Lover
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.
The Lover Rating and Reception
IMDb Rating: Not available
The Lover Details and Cast
| Movie Name | The Lover |
| Original Language | Fr |
| Spoken Language | 普通话, English |
| Release Date | 1992-01-22 |
| Runtime | 115 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Writer | N/A |
| Director | Jean-Jacques Annaud |
| Producer | Claude Berri |
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The Lover Star Cast
| Jane March | The Young Girl |
| Tony Leung Ka-Fai | The Chinaman |
| Frédérique Meininger | The Mother |
| Arnaud Giovaninetti | The Elder Brother |
| Melvil Poupaud | The Younger Brother |
| Lisa Faulkner | Helene Lagonelle |
| Jeanne Moreau | Narrator |
| Xiem Mang | The Chinaman's Father |
| Philippe Le Dem | The French Teacher |
| Ann Schaufuss | Anne-Marie Stretter |
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Our Review of The Lover
'The Lover' delivers a mixed drama experience, combining drama, romance. Released on 1992-01-22, this 115-minute film by Jean-Jacques Annaud has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Jane March, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Frédérique Meininger, it’s worth a look for drama fans.
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