Autumn Tempest
Autumn Tempest

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Autumn Tempest

1988
Movie
85 min
Mandarin

Accustomed to the life of a young master, Wen Hsieng is forced to compromise under the pressure of family members, and arranges to go to the mountain temple to study. The environment in the temple makes it difficult for him to adapt to.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Philip SavilleGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Set in the English countryside during the autumn of 1938, this drama follows the complex romantic entanglements of a young woman named Felicity. As war looms, her relationships with two very different men, one a charming artist and the other a more grounded scholar, become increasingly fraught. Felicity must navigate societal expectations and her own desires as the world around her teeters on the brink of conflict.

Critical Reception

Autumn Tempest received a mixed reception upon its release. Critics noted its atmospheric cinematography and strong performances, particularly from the lead cast, but some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative predictable. Audience response was similarly divided, with some appreciating its gentle romantic drama and others finding it lacking in significant dramatic tension.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative portrayal of a bygone era and its understated romantic elements.

  • Criticized by some for a meandering plot that fails to build sufficient dramatic momentum.

  • The performances, especially by Anna Massey, were frequently highlighted as a strong point.

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Fun Fact

The film was based on the 1953 novel of the same name by the acclaimed British author, Pamela Hansford Johnson.

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