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To kill the enemy, she would have to capture his heart....and break her own. morePlot:
An espionage thriller set in WWII-era Shanghai, in which a young woman, Wang Jiazhi, gets swept up in a dangerous game of emotional intrigue with a powerful political figure, Mr. Yee. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 13 wins & 22 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(23 articles)
Stuntman Killed On John Woo Film (From WENN. 10 June 2008, 4:51 AM, PDT)
How Will They Produce the Oscars? (From Studio Briefing. 10 January 2008)
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A beautiful masterpiece moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tony Leung Chiu Wai | ... | Mr. Yee | |
| Wei Tang | ... | Wong Chia Chi / Mak Tai Tai | |
| Joan Chen | ... | Yee Tai Tai | |
| Lee-Hom Wang | ... | Kuang Yu Min | |
| Chung Hua Tou | ... | Old Wu | |
| Chih-ying Chu | ... | Lai Shu Jin | |
| Ying-hsien Kao | ... | Huang Lei | |
| Yue-Lin Ko | ... | Liang Jun Sheng | |
| Johnson Yuen | ... | Auyang Ling Wen / Mr. Mak | |
| Kar Lok Chin | ... | Tsao | |
| Su Yan | ... | Ma Tai Tai | |
| Caifei He | ... | Hsiao Tai Tai | |
| Ruhui Song | ... | Wang's Aunt | |
| Anupam Kher | ... | Khalid Saiduddin | |
| Liu Jie | ... | Leung Tai Tai |
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Rated NC-17 for some explicit sexuality; Rated R for strong sexual content and a scene of brutal violence (edited version).Parents Guide:
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157 min | 148 min (edited version)Color:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Hong Kong:III | Canada:18A (British Columbia/Ontario) | Norway:15 | Japan:R-18 | Ireland:18 | Italy:VM14 | Canada:R (Alberta/Manitoba) | USA:R (heavily cut version) | Taiwan:R-18 | Singapore:NC-16 (edited version) | Portugal:M/18 | Sweden:15 | USA:NC-17 | Philippines:R-18 | France:-12 | Singapore:R21 (re-release) (uncut) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Netherlands:16 | USA:TV-MA (TV rating) (uncut version) | South Korea:18 | UK:18 | Germany:16 | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Malaysia:18PL (cut) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Finland:K-15MOVIEmeter: 
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The rather explicit sex scenes were shot over 11 days on a closed set, with only the main camera and sound personnel present. moreFAQ
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This film is about a woman enticing a top ranking official in the occupying Japanese government, in order to assassinate him.
I am very impressed by this film after just watching 5 minutes of it. The mahjong scene is very well made. Behind all the gossip, it has so much subtle tension. Everyone is secretly calculating another and planning their next move, both in the game and outside the game. Another striking thing that I noticed is that the panning motion of the camera. I am sure it is very tricky to get it right! A continuous shot of taking a piece of mahjong, then the hand of tiles, then throwing the unwanted one away. All done in one shot. It's really good camera work.
There is a lot of complex emotions, both expressed and implied. For example, Wang Jiazhi's pain of having to give up her virginity is skilfully implied. Later, her pain of being intimate with Mr Yee is expressed in a rage. The psychological games in the subsequent parts is well portrayed. Wei Tang is masterful in playing her role. She portrays a wide variety of facial expression and bodily gestures so naturally and skilfully. Her power of seduction is undeniable. The surreal atmosphere that she creates when she is Mai Tai Tai is stunning. I have never heard of her before, and I hope she will get to play in more film in the future.
Despite the film being two and a half hour long, it did not feel like it at all. In fact, I am glad that Ang Lee gives us enough time to appreciate the beauty of the film. The plot is gripping, and there is a lot to be pondered on. Men have to caution against lust, while for women, they may have to caution against something else. I will no reveal it here, watch the film to see for yourself.
This film is a beautiful masterpiece. Just a side note, the sexuality in this film is so extremely the polar opposite compared to Ang Lee's last film "Brokeback Mountain". I find this very interesting.