Willem Dafoe, Yan Luo, John Cho
With World War 2 looming, a prominent family in China must confront the contrasting ideas of traditionalism, communism and Western thinking, while dealing with the most important ideal of all: love an...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 15, 2002
Stats: 55 reviews
Bastardisin Chinese films began way before this but this one was particularly exposed. Dafoe ain't Da man for this & everythin else appears & sounds off.
A beautiful movie! Love John Cho in this!! Willem Dafoe gives an interesting performance as a foreigner in love with a wife from a noble Chinese family. I've seen this movie several times over, and I can never get bored of it.
A Japanese Women With Strict Family Rules, Falls Fall An American Priest. This Has My Fave Romantic Scene Ever!
Started off great, Pearl S. Buck's novel talked in detail of many traditions in China and what happens when a foreigner comes into the picture. But the story contradicted all the Chinese traditions obviously. The film failed to show the development of Dafoe and Luo's characters, ...( read more)
Wow! Wh@ a wonderful drama! I'm sad that Andrew was eventually shoted and dead. So touching!
With World War 2 looming, a prominent family in China must confront the contrasting ideas of traditionalism, communism and Western thinking, while dealing with the most important ideal of all: love and its meaning in society.
This board looks lonely. Be the first to talk about "Pavilion of Women" !
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