A triumph for director Yimou. Evocative, romantic tale, beautifully directed and photographed and set in the early 20th century. Sung Neng Yee, who is brought as part of a wealthy Chinese family. Before long, the authorities become aware of Neng Yee's feelings and she is taken to a labour camp, overseen by the sadistic Colonel Cheng. Murky drama set in the final six months of Great Britain's rule over Hong Kong, with the smell of change in the air as China prepares to take over.
Irons plays a jaded journalist whose own life is at a crossroads.
A magnificent journey to another time and place, hampered by unanswered questions in the narrative and a main character who remains somewhat cold. Winner of nine Academy Awards including Best Picture. Repetition and elements of illogic and predictability weaken an otherwise interesting yarn. FOR Ermo A noodle-maker stops at nothing to become successful enough to buy her family an expensive television. An extraordinary view of sex, loyalty, intrigue, and female bonding.