I think the movie is easier to understand than the original.

Kristina 2022-03-21 09:02:49

In terms of plot, many descriptions in the book are difficult to express in the movie, but I prefer the movie, probably because I can't understand the French people's thinking at that time, the book is really depressing. Besides, the book is completely from the perspective of the heroine. , Most of them are psychological descriptions, but the film uses the lens to present the facts. The

picture is beautiful, Tony Leung is very charming, and the heroine, wearing a men's hat and these torn leather shoes, is standing on the boat, pouting slightly raised lips That scene, has stuck in my mind all these years, don't know why..

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The Lover quotes

  • The Elder Brother: Do you want to fight? Take care little buddy. It'd take two of you to do the job.

    The Chinaman: Oh no. A lot more than that. Four of me. You have no idea how weak I am...

  • The Chinaman: My body no longer wants the one who does not love.