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The Lover
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The Lover

7.0/10 (762)
·1992· 115 min
DramaRomance

Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud

"She gave her innocence, her passion, her body. The one thing she couldn't give was her love."

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.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

Jane March

Jane March

The Young Girl

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Tony Leung Ka-fai

The Chinaman

Frédérique Meininger

Frédérique Meininger

The Mother

Arnaud Giovaninetti

Arnaud Giovaninetti

The Elder Brother

Melvil Poupaud

Melvil Poupaud

The Younger Brother

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Lisa Faulkner

Helene Lagonelle

Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Narrator (voice)

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Xiem Mang

The Chinaman's Father

Philippe Le Dem

Philippe Le Dem

The French Teacher

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Ann Schaufuss

Anne-Marie Stretter

Tania Torrens

Tania Torrens

The Principal

Espérance Pham Thai Lan

Espérance Pham Thai Lan

Femme

In brief

The Lover (1992) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 762 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 55min. You can stream it on: OVID.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lover online?

The Lover is available on the following streaming services: OVID. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Lover?

The Lover runs 115 minutes (1h 55min).

What rating does The Lover have?

The Lover has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 762 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Lover from?

The Lover was released in 1992.

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