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The Lover
“She gave her innocence, her passion, her body. The one thing she couldn't give was her love.”
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The Lover at a glance
The Lover is a 1992 drama and romance film, running 1h 55m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Sky Store and YouTube.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1992-01-22
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 793 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Jane MarchThe Young Girl
Tony Leung Ka-faiThe Chinaman
Frédérique MeiningerThe Mother
Arnaud GiovaninettiThe Elder Brother
Melvil PoupaudThe Younger BrotherLisa FaulknerHelene Lagonelle
Jeanne MoreauNarrator (voice)Xiem MangThe Chinaman's Father
Philippe Le DemThe French TeacherAnn SchaufussAnne-Marie Stretter
Tania TorrensThe Principal
Espérance Pham Thai LanFemme
Hélène PatarotThe Assistant MistressYvonne WingerterThe Writer (beginning)
Questions about The Lover
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Lover in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Lover is listed on Apple TV Store, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Sky Store, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Lover suitable for children?
The Lover is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Lover on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Lover 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.
How long is The Lover?
The Lover runs for 1h 55m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Lover trailer?
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