The Lover (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Lover is a 1992 biographical drama directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Jane March, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Melvil Poupaud. It is partly based on The Lover by Marguerite Duras and Barbara Bray. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Original language
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English - Studio
- AMLF
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lover About?
The premise of The Lover without spoilers, adapted from The Lover by Marguerite Duras and Barbara Bray. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A woman trapped in a passionless marriage finds unexpected freedom and intense desire through a secret affair with a local repairman. To protect their relationship from societal judgment, she encourages him to live in her attic, creating a secluded haven for their forbidden love. The unconventional arrangement allows them to explore their feelings while navigating the complexities of their circumstances.
The Lover Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- forbidden love
- sex scene
- sex on the floor
- breasts
- first sexual experience
- sex in bed
- female pubic hair
- female full frontal nudity
- loss of virginity
- sex with a minor
- interracial sex
- coming of age
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- vietnam
- panties pulled down
- sexual awakening
- female rear nudity
- age difference
- caressing
- loud sex
- interracial romance
- pubic hair
- female nudity
- indochina
- lust
- asian man white woman relationship
- voice over narration
- older man younger woman relationship
- teenage girl
- 1920s
- virgin
- arranged marriage
- french colony
- orgasm
- white panties
- statutory rape
- boarding school
- rough sex
- class differences
- underage sex
- racism
- culture clash
- poverty
- passion
- dysfunctional family
- woman on top
- buttocks
- kissing while having sex
- brother sister relationship
- widow
- single mother
The Lover Cast
Jane March leads the cast, with Tony Leung Ka Fai and Melvil Poupaud. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jean-Jacques Annaud
Also Starring in The Lover
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The Lover Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Lover 59 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 70% User score
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The Lover Plot Summary
What happens in The Lover from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
One cannot truly discuss the film’s narrative in a conventional sense, as it is an autobiographical exploration of Marguerite Duras, rooted in her heartfelt recollections of pivotal moments from her youth. This poignant tale pulls the viewer through a window of remembrance, shedding light on one and a half years of her life as envisioned by the now seventy-year-old writer. Set against the backdrop of South Vietnam during the era of French colonialism, it presents an extraordinary narrative that defies typical societal norms, revealing the complex dynamics of a forbidden romance.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lover, scene by scene
The Lover Box Office
The Lover grossed $5 million worldwide. $4.9 million came from the US and Canada and $113,896 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5M
- US & Canada
- $4.9M
- International
- $113.9K
The Lover Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Lover?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What year does the film primarily take place?
Cars in The Lover
13 cars on screen, including the 1991 Isuzu Rodeo and the 1974 Mercedes-Benz W115.
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1991 Isuzu Rodeo Important role -
1974 Mercedes-Benz W115 Important role -
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1981 Dodge 024 Background role
The Lover Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “The Lover L'amant” and “Kochanek”.
- Also known as
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- The Lover L'amant
- Kochanek
- El Amante
- Älskaren
- O Amante
- 情人
- Der Liebhaber
- Sevgili
- L'amante
- Любовник
- A szerető
- Milenec
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- המאהב
- Ο Εραστής
- 연인
- Ljubimec, საყვარელი
- Коханець
- Meilužis
- Любовникът
- กลัวทำไม ถ้าใจเป็นของเธอ
- 愛人/ラマン
- Người Tình
- Amantul
- Elskeren
- Rakastaja
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The Lover FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Lover, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lover?
The Lover runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Lover released?
The Lover was released on October 30, 1992.
Who directed The Lover?
The Lover was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
More films by Jean-Jacques Annaud Who is in the cast of The Lover?
The Lover stars Jane March, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Melvil Poupaud, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Lover make at the box office?
The Lover grossed $5 million worldwide ($4.9 million domestic, $113,896 international).
How is The Lover rated?
The Lover has 59 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Is The Lover based on a book?
Yes. The Lover is partly adapted from The Lover by Marguerite Duras and Barbara Bray.
Does The Lover have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lover has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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