| Description |
1 videodisc (148 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Focus Features spotlight series.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, single-sided, DVD-9. |
| Language |
Mandarin dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitle for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. |
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Special features: "Tiles of deception, lurid affections" featurette. |
| Cast |
Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Wei Tang, Joan Chen, Lee-Hom Wang, Chung Hua Tou. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Rodrigo Prieto ; editor, Tim Squyres ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; costume designer, Lai Pan ; production designer, Lai Pan. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for strong sexual content and a scene of brutal violence. |
| Summary |
Set against the backdrop of a transforming country, a young woman finds herself swept up in a radical plot to assassinate a ruthless and secretive intelligence agent. As she immerses herself in her role as a cosmopolitan seductress, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game of emotional intrigue, love and betrayal. |
| Awards |
Venice Film Festival, 2007: Golden Lion (Ang Lee) ; Golden Osella (Best Cinematography - Rodrigo Prieto) |
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Golden Horse Film Festival, 2007: Golden Horse Award - Best Actor (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) ; Best Director (Ang Lee) ; Best Film ; Best Makeup & Costume Design (Lai Pan) ; Best New Performer (Wei Tang) ; Best Original Film Score (Alexandre Desplat) ; Best Screenplay, Adapted (Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus) |
| Subject |
China -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
FOREIGN FILMS (CHINESE), VIDEODISCS.
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FOREIGN FILMS (MANDARIN), VIDEODISCS.
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| Subject |
Chinese language materials
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| Genre |
Chinese language materials.
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| Added Author |
Kong, Bill.
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Lee, Ang, 1954-
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Zhang, Ailing.
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Schamus, James, 1959-
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Wang, Huiling, 1964-
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Leung, Tony Chiu Wai, 1962-
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Wei, Tang.
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Chen, Joan, 1961-
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Wang, Lihong, 1976-
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Chung, Hua Tou.
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Hai Sheng Film Production Company (Firm)
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Focus Features.
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Haishang Films (Firm)
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Mr. Yee Productions (Firm)
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River Road Entertainment (Firm)
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Zhang, Ailing.
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| Added Title |
Se, jie |
| ISBN |
$19.99 |
| Standard No. |
025195028950 |
| Music No. |
62103667 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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