Romance of the West Chamber
Cheung, a 23-year-old unmarried travelling scholar, stops by the monastery, where he sees a beautiful woman. Against the rules, Monk Faben allows Cheung to stay and woo the girl, Ann-Ann. She is shy, and also the Prime Minister's daughter, so the wooing is arranged by Ann-Ann's maid Hung.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 西廂艷譚 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Genre | History, Romance |
| Director | Lam Yee Hung |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (11 votes) |
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The film constructs an exquisite game of seduction against the backdrop of strict monastic walls, using the classic tale as a foundation for a sensual narrative. It relies on the contrast between suppressed passion and formal conventions, exploring the boundaries of the permissible.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of refined eroticism intertwined with the poetry of ancient history, where every glance and gesture carries a double meaning. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Lam Yee Hung
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In dim light and quiet, allowing yourself to be fully immersed in the era's aesthetics and longing.
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