The Lover
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.
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Cast
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
Jeanne Moreau
Narrator (voice)
Xiem Mang
The Chinaman's Father
Philippe Le Dem
The French Teacher
Ann Schaufuss
Anne-Marie Stretter
Tania Torrens
The Principal
Espérance Pham Thai Lan
Femme
In brief
The Lover (1992) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 778 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 778 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Lover from?
The Lover was released in 1992.
