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Island of Loves

1982 · 170 min Drama
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

This film depicts the life of the 19th-century Portuguese writer Wenceslau De Moraes by means of nine ancient ballads from China. The writer married a Chinese woman after he left his wife and family to go live in Macao. Later, he moved to Japan where he fell in love with a Japanese woman, staying in Japan for the rest of his life. Mixed in with the career and loves of Moraes is the history of Portugal at home and in its colonies.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title A Ilha dos Amores
Year 1982
Country Portugal
Genre Drama
Director Paulo Rocha
Runtime 170 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (8 votes)

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Island of Loves has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.4/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1982. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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