Lust, Caution

Name: Lust, Caution
Director: Ang Lee
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Released: 2007-01-01
Duration: 158 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tang Wei, Joan Chen, Leehom Wang, Tou Tsung-Hua

2007Dir. Ang Lee2h 38m

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Runtime2h 38m

Released2007

Budget$15M

Box office$67.1M

DirectorAng Lee

About This Movie

Ang Lee's 'Lust, Caution' is a complex blend of espionage and romance set against WWII Shanghai. The film's atmosphere is heavy with tension, beautifully captured through long takes and sumptuous cinematography. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the tension to build gradually, which really pays off in the more intense scenes. The performances, especially by Tony Leung and Tang Wei, are layered and nuanced, bringing depth to their dangerous game of seduction and betrayal. Practical effects and the meticulous attention to period detail give it an authenticity that's hard to ignore. It's not just a story about love and war, but also about the moral ambiguities of loyalty and desire, making it a unique entry in the war drama genre.

Shot on location in Shanghai, enhancing authenticity.Features both Mandarin and Cantonese dialogue.Cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto, rich color palette.Runtime: 157 minutes, includes a theatrical and extended cut.