directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud, year: 1992
actors: Jane March, Tony Leung Ka-Fai

The Lover is a romantic drama set in colonial Vietnam during the late 1920s. It explores the illicit and passionate affair between a young French girl and a wealthy Chinese man, highlighting the societal and cultural tensions of the era. The film delves into themes of forbidden love, desire, and the complexities of age disparity in romantic relationships. It is a visually stunning narrative that captures the emotional intensity and the constraints imposed by societal norms.

Romantic, Drama, Historical, Age Disparity, Colonial