The Lover (1992): movie guide

What is The Lover about?

A poor French teenage girl engages in an illicit affair with a wealthy Chinese heir in 1920s Saigon. For the first time in her young life she has control, and she wields it deftly over her besotted lover throughout a series of clandestine meetings and torrid encounters.

Cast highlights

The Lover features Jane March, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Frédérique Meininger, Arnaud Giovaninetti, Melvil Poupaud, Lisa Faulkner. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1992-01-22. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (795 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: fr. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Lover?

The Lover is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The Lover?

The Lover runs about 115 minutes.

Who stars in The Lover?

Cast highlights include Jane March, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Frédérique Meininger, Arnaud Giovaninetti, Melvil Poupaud, Lisa Faulkner.

Does Cinema Box stream The Lover?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Lover?

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