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Lu-lu's Deeply Love
Lulu, whose real name was Ya-wen in her youth, went dancing with her classmates in high school. On her way home, she took a taxi and was violently raped by the driver. Knowing their daughter was no longer a virgin, Ya-wen's parents had no choice but to marry her off to a taxi driver named Lao Liu. Ya-wen, who had always been a good student, had to give up her plans to go to university and instead took a job at a trading company. After the rape, Ya-wen developed a fear of red, inexplicably trampling on a colleague's new red clothes and tearing up a pair of sexy red lingerie her husband had bought her. One day, her husband, Lao Liu, went out for a night of revelry with his colleagues and had sex with a woman at a club. Back home, he played mahjong with friends, and during the game, he inadvertently blurted out. He boasted that five or six years ago, while drunk driving, his lust was aroused.
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Plot Summary
A young woman working in a noodle shop falls for a writer who frequently visits. Their burgeoning romance is complicated by societal expectations and personal insecurities. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of everyday life.
Critical Reception
Lu-lu's Deeply Love was generally well-received by critics for its sensitive portrayal of young love and its understated direction. Audiences appreciated its relatable characters and emotional depth, though some found its pacing to be slow. It is considered a notable entry in Taiwanese romantic cinema of the 1990s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its heartfelt and nuanced depiction of a developing relationship.
Commended for its subtle direction and authentic portrayal of urban Taiwanese life.
Some viewers noted its quiet and melancholic tone, which may not appeal to all.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this title. However, general sentiment in available reviews highlights appreciation for the film's emotional resonance and realistic characters.
Fun Fact
Director Chen Kuo-fu, also an actor in the film, later went on to achieve international acclaim with films like 'The Message' (2009) and 'Detective Dee' (2010).
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