Vivid, seductive, and highly romantic, Rouge starts as an enchanting tale of a ghost courtesan that haunts a modern-day couple to look for her lost lover. It’s easy to be swayed by the ghostly lovers – the courtesan Fleur (Anita Mui) and wealthy pharmacy chain heir Chan Chen-Pang (Leslie Cheung) start off the film courting each other (and the audience) through lush visuals, dramatic declarations, and Cantonese song. They agree to a suicide pact and promise to find each other in the next life. However, as Fleur haunts newspaper journalists Yuen and Chor, it’s clear how different Hong Kong has become. From its culture to its attitudes towards romance, Rouge suggests that while modern day Hong Kong may be more cold and standardized, the past as we know it is only a gorgeous dream. And that dream hides a tragic, sordid reality.
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Awards
Nominee: Best Foreign Film at the Independent Spirit Awards
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Director
Stanley Kwan, Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
Actors
Alex Man, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Anita Mui, Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Emily Chu Bo-Yee, Irene Wan, Kara Hui, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Lau Kar-Wing, Leslie Cheung, Patrick Tse Yin, Ruby Wong, Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling, Tam Sin-Hung, Wong Yu
Language
Cantonese
Mood
Dramatic, Emotional, Romantic, Thought-provoking, Well-acted
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Film magnifique. Plein de délicatesses.