Love in a Fallen City
傾城之戀
Synopsis
Taking place in 1941, Love in a Fallen City centers on Pai, a young woman who has been ostracized by her family for divorcing her rich husband. A local match-maker, Mrs. Hsu, takes pity on Pai and decides to bring her to Hong Kong, under the guise of employing her as the Hsu's nanny, but in reality to introduce her to Fan. Pai and Fan seem to hit it off, but Fan's refusal to marry Pai soon sours things. However, as the Japanese begin to invade Hong Kong, the two begin to realize their true feelings for each other.
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Love In A Fallen City 傾城之戀 (1984) **Official Trailer** by Shaw BrothersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-09
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Cora Miao
Pai Liu-So
Chow Yun-Fat
Fan Liu-Yuan
Keung Chung-Ping
Pai Lao San
Lisa Chiao Chiao
Third Sister-In-Law
Helen Ma Hoi-Lun
Mrs. Hsu
Chung King-Fai
Mr. Hsu
Eva Lai
Piao Hong
Jovy Coudrey
Indian Princess Siddhartha
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Louise
Stuart Yung Sai-Kit
Pierre
Huang Man
Pai Liu Su's Mother
Chin Chuan
Fourth Brother
Yih Sin-Yee
Fourth Sister-in-Law
Winnie Chin Wai-Yee
Seventh Sister
Law Kar
Mr. Chu
Yolande Yau Pui-Ling
Ah Lu
Lui Hung
Amah Wong
Wong Ching-Ho
Pai's Family Servant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Screenplay & Story
- Fengcho
- Original Score
- Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, So Jan-Hau, Violet Lam
- Original Title
- 傾城之戀
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Hui
Fengcho, Eileen Chang
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, So Jan-Hau, Violet Lam
Tony Hope
John Chow Cheung-Gan, Chiang Hsing-Lung, Fong Bo-Wa
Mona Fong Yat-Wah, Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
Original Music Composer
So Jan-Hau
Original Music Composer
Violet Lam
Original Music Composer
John Chow Cheung-Gan
Editor
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Fong Bo-Wa
Editor
Hoh Yuen-Yi
Costume Design
Chiu Suk-Wah
Costume Design
Sheila Hippisley Coxe
Costume Design
Sheelagh Cullen
Costume Design
Ann Hui
Director
Fengcho
Screenplay
Tony Hope
Director of Photography
Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love in a Fallen City
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What is Love in a Fallen City about?
Taking place in 1941, Love in a Fallen City centers on Pai, a young woman who has been ostracized by her family for divorcing her rich husband. A local match-maker, Mrs. Hsu, takes pity on Pai and decides to bring her to Hong Kong, under the guise of employing her as the Hsu's nanny, but in reality to introduce her to Fan. Pai and Fan seem to hit it off, but Fan's refusal to marry Pai soon sours things. However, as the Japanese begin to invade Hong Kong, the two begin to realize their true feelings for each other.
Who directed Love in a Fallen City?
Love in a Fallen City was directed by Ann Hui.
Who stars in Love in a Fallen City?
The principal cast of Love in a Fallen City includes Cora Miao, Chow Yun-Fat, Keung Chung-Ping, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Helen Ma Hoi-Lun.
When was Love in a Fallen City released and how long is it?
Love in a Fallen City was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Love in a Fallen City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love in a Fallen City was composed by Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, So Jan-Hau, Violet Lam.
Is Love in a Fallen City based on a book or true story?
Love in a Fallen City is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eileen Chang".