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Love in a Fallen City

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Love in a Fallen City (1984)

— 93 min - Romance - 2 August 1984
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Taking place in 1941, Love in a Fallen City centers on Pai (Cora Miao), a young woman who has been ostracized by her family for divorcing her rich husband. A local match-maker, Mrs. Hsu (Helen Ma), 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 (Chow Yun-Fat). 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.

Director:  Ann Hui
Stars:  Cora Miao, Chow Yun-Fat, Keung Chung-Ping, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Helen Ma Hoi-Lun, Winnie Chin Wai-Yee, Chung King-Fai, Jovy Coudrey, Chin Chuan, Elaine Jin, Wong Ching-Ho, Mama Hung

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Taking place in 1941, Love in a Fallen City centers on Pai (Cora Miao), a young woman who has been ostracized by her family for divorcing her rich husband. A local match-maker, Mrs. Hsu (Helen Ma), 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 (Chow Yun-Fat). 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.

Collections: Ann Hui
Genres: Romance

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Country:   Hong Kong
Language:  Cantonese, English
Release Date:  2 August 1984

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Shaw Brothers

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 33 min

Taking place in 1941, Love in a Fallen City centers on Pai (Cora Miao), a young woman who has been ostracized by her family for divorcing her rich husband.