Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Marguerite Duras , the film tells the story of an illicit affair between a teenage French girl and a wealthy Chinese businessman in 1929 French Indochina. It is highly regarded for its lush cinematography and atmospheric score.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of the leads and the atmospheric direction of Annaud. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3 out of 4 stars, praising the "sensual and dreamy" quality of the film. the lover 1992 film free
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