Love in a Fallen City (1984)
傾城之戀
Taking place in 1941, Love in a Fallen City centers on Pai, a young woman who has been ostracized by her family for divorcing her rich husband. A local match-maker, Mrs. Hsu, takes pity on Pai and decides to bring her to Hong Kong, under the guise of employing her as the Hsu's nanny, but in reality to introduce her to Fan. Pai and Fan seem to hit it off, but Fan's refusal to marry Pai soon sours things. However, as the Japanese begin to invade Hong Kong, the two begin to realize their true feelings for each other.
Casting
- Cora Miao — Pai Liu-So
- Chow Yun-Fat — Fan Liu-Yuan
- Keung Chung-Ping — Pai Lao San
- Lisa Chiao Chiao — Third Sister-In-Law
- Helen Ma Hoi-lun — Mrs. Hsu
- Chung King-Fai — Mr. Hsu
- Eva Lai — Piao Hong
- Jovy Coudrey — Indian Princess Siddhartha
- Elaine Jin Yan-Ling — Louise
- Stuart Yung Sai-kit — Pierre
- Huang Man — Pai Liu Su's Mother
- Chin Chuan — Fourth Brother
Interesting facts
Love in a Fallen City is a 1984 Hong Kong film directed by Ann Hui. It was adapted from the novella of the same name by Eileen Chang, and produced by Shaw Brothers Studio. The movie stars Chow Yun-fat and Cora Miao as the romantic leads.
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