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Red Rose White Rose
Chronicles the love life of a man, Zhenbao. He has a steamy fling with the wife of a friend, the saucy and exciting Red Rose. Even though he feels happy with her, he knows he will not end up with her. To maintain his reputation, he marries an antiseptic, frigid but classy lady of a prim and proper background. Dissonance abound when he finds his bride irritating.
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Plot Summary
A story set in Shanghai during the 1930s, it centers on a young Chinese man who falls for a beautiful White Russian émigré. Their passionate but tumultuous relationship is fraught with social expectations and personal desires. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the clash of cultures in a rapidly changing city.
Critical Reception
Red Rose White Rose received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its visual style and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Isabelle Huppert. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat uneven and the pacing slow.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking portrayal of 1930s Shanghai.
Isabelle Huppert delivers a captivating performance.
The film struggles with a sometimes meandering plot.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Eileen Chang, a renowned Chinese-American writer.
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