Sweet and Sour
Gerard, a young man from a "good family" dreams of becoming an actor. To do this, he follows everywhere his sister Frédérique who is infatuated with cinéma vérité.
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Plot Summary
A shy English accountant inherits a struggling Chinese restaurant in London. To save it, he hires a glamorous Hong Kong actress, leading to comical cultural clashes and unexpected romance.
Critical Reception
While not a critical darling, 'Sweet and Sour' was a lighthearted and charming comedy that found an audience for its gentle humor and fish-out-of-water scenarios. It's remembered as a pleasant, if unremarkable, British comedy of its era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its lighthearted tone and comedic situations.
- Seen as a charming, albeit simple, romantic comedy.
- Nancy Kwan's performance was often highlighted.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented.
Fun Fact
The film marked one of Nancy Kwan's early comedic roles in British cinema after her breakthrough in 'The World of Suzie Wong'.
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