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Mystery
Lu Jie has no idea her husband is leading a double life, until the day she sees him entering a hotel with a young woman. Her world crumbles. A few hours later, the young woman dies beneath the wheels of a car. The police officer in charge of the case refuses to believe her death was accidental.
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Plot Summary
A young Chinese woman, in Paris for her studies, becomes entangled in a complicated and passionate relationship with a Chinese expatriate. Their intense connection leads them down a path of emotional turmoil and questionable decisions as they navigate their identities and desires in a foreign land. The film explores themes of love, obsession, and the search for belonging.
Critical Reception
Mystery received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its atmospheric direction, sensual performances, and exploration of complex relationships. Some critics found the narrative occasionally opaque, while others lauded its artistic ambition and emotional depth.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking with a compelling central performance.
Explores the complexities of love and desire with an artistic sensibility.
The narrative can be challenging to follow at times, bordering on elusive.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the 2012 Locarno International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
Director Lou Ye shot 'Mystery' in a deliberately fragmented style, aiming to capture the subjective and often disorienting nature of memory and emotional experience.
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