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Lust, Caution

NC-1720072h 38mAng Lee
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 61

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"To kill the enemy, she would have to capture his heart... and break her own."

During World War II, a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.

ActionDramaRomanceThriller
Secret LoveChinaSexual ObsessionShanghai, ChinaCheatingEspionageResistanceIn Love With EnemyTraitorLover

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What is Lust, Caution (2007) about?

During World War II, a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.

Who stars in Lust, Caution?

Lust, Caution stars Tang Wei (Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak), Tony Leung Chiu-wai (Mr. Yee), Leehom Wang (Kuang Yu Min), Joan Chen (Mrs. Yee), Tou Tsung-hua (Old Wu). The film was directed by Ang Lee.

How long is Lust, Caution?

Lust, Caution has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated NC-17.

Is Lust, Caution worth watching?

Lust, Caution holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Action, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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