I watched the German DVD version of this film. The film is stunningly beautiful, the sets and costumes are detailed, the cinematography is lush and breathtaking, and the acting of the various cast members are simply excellent.
Fann Wong plays Mei Ling, who falls in love with an American businessman Richard Barclay (played by German actor Philipp Brenninkmeyer). Frowned upon in the feudal and conservative Singapore of the 1920s, she leaves to bring up their mixed-blood daughter, Harmony (Maggie Q). Harmony journeys to Los Angeles, where she gets involved romantically with Gideon (played by German actor Daniel Morgenroth), while battling social discrimination.
The German and Singapore cast were a perfect fit, and each excelled in their roles. Credit goes to Maggie Q for the best performance in her career in a very plum role, as well as the talented Daniel Morgenroth who combines good looks with a heavyweight performance.
The talented Singaporean actress Fann Wong (Shanghai Knights) who appears in the first part of the film is a scene-stealer. Her lily-fresh beauty is captured on the film, and her performance is nuanced and sublime. I wish to see more of her on international movie productions.
Cheng Pei Pei, Andrea Jonasson, Monika Peitsch and the old man who plays Fann's father delivered good performances as well. Overall, I have to say this show stole my heart. It is tightly crafted, exquisitely filmed, superbly acted and well-produced.
Fann Wong plays Mei Ling, who falls in love with an American businessman Richard Barclay (played by German actor Philipp Brenninkmeyer). Frowned upon in the feudal and conservative Singapore of the 1920s, she leaves to bring up their mixed-blood daughter, Harmony (Maggie Q). Harmony journeys to Los Angeles, where she gets involved romantically with Gideon (played by German actor Daniel Morgenroth), while battling social discrimination.
The German and Singapore cast were a perfect fit, and each excelled in their roles. Credit goes to Maggie Q for the best performance in her career in a very plum role, as well as the talented Daniel Morgenroth who combines good looks with a heavyweight performance.
The talented Singaporean actress Fann Wong (Shanghai Knights) who appears in the first part of the film is a scene-stealer. Her lily-fresh beauty is captured on the film, and her performance is nuanced and sublime. I wish to see more of her on international movie productions.
Cheng Pei Pei, Andrea Jonasson, Monika Peitsch and the old man who plays Fann's father delivered good performances as well. Overall, I have to say this show stole my heart. It is tightly crafted, exquisitely filmed, superbly acted and well-produced.