The Lover (L'Amant) - 1992

It is French Colonial Vietnam in 1929. A young French girl from a family that is having some monetary difficulties is returning to boarding school. She is alone on public transportation when she catches the eye of a wealthy Chinese businessman. He offers her a ride into town in the back of his chauffeured sedan, and sparks fly. Can the torrid affair that ensues between them overcome the class restrictions and social mores of that time? Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Maugerite Duras.



Rated R on appeal for graphic and explicit sexuality.



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



Language: English