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The Lover

R1h 55m1990Jean-Jacques Annaud
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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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LolitaVirginVietnamBased On Novel Or BookAge DifferenceArranged MarriageLoverAffectationSaigonIndochina

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What is The Lover (1990) about?

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.

Who stars in The Lover?

The Lover stars 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). The film was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.

How long is The Lover?

The Lover has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated R.

Where can I watch The Lover?

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