The Lover
"She gave her innocence, her passion, her body. The one thing she couldn't give was her love."
Originally released in 1992. The Lover is a drama/romance film. directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Starring Jane March, Tony Leung Ka-fai, and Frédérique Meininger
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1992
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (740 votes)
Box Office
$5M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Jane March
as The Young Girl
Tony Leung Ka-fai
as The Chinaman
Frédérique Meininger
as The Mother
Arnaud Giovaninetti
as The Elder Brother
Melvil Poupaud
as The Younger Brother
Lisa Faulkner
as Helene Lagonelle
Jeanne Moreau
as Narrator (voice)
Xiem Mang
as The Chinaman's Father
Philippe Le Dem
as The French Teacher
Ann Schaufuss
as Anne-Marie Stretter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $5,013,090
Production Companies
- Timothy Burrill Productions
- Renn Productions
- Grai Phang Film Studio
- Films A2
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Lover?
The Lover was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
How long is The Lover?
The Lover has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Lover released?
The Lover was released on January 22, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lover?
The main cast of The Lover includes Jane March, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Frédérique Meininger, Arnaud Giovaninetti, Melvil Poupaud.
Is The Lover worth watching?
The Lover has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 740 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.