The Lover (1992)
Original title: L'Amant
The Lover is a 1992 French-language drama movie directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Jane March, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Frédérique Meininger.
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.
Quick answers
What is The Lover about?
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.
When was The Lover released?
The Lover was released on 22 January 1992.
How long is The Lover?
The Lover runs 1h 55m.
Who made The Lover?
The Lover was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Where can I watch The Lover?
The Lover is available on OVID, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Tubi TV and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The Lover
Stream: OVID
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Tubi TV
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jane March as The Young Girl
- Tony Leung Ka-fai as The Chinaman
- Frédérique Meininger as The Mother
- Arnaud Giovaninetti as The Elder Brother
- Melvil Poupaud as The Younger Brother
- Lisa Faulkner as Helene Lagonelle
- Jeanne Moreau as Narrator (voice)
- Xiem Mang as The Chinaman's Father
- Philippe Le Dem as The French Teacher
- Ann Schaufuss as Anne-Marie Stretter
- Tania Torrens as The Principal
- Espérance Pham Thai Lan as Femme