Facets of Love
Asian Cinema
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Classics, Drama, Romance
Legends are born and dreams become reality in three tales centering around a Ming Dynasty brothel. Brought to life by visionary filmmaker Han Hsiang Li, Hong Kong's undisputed king of epic drama, this anthology of forbidden stories steams with erotic myths, secret trysts and romantic twists of fate.
“A stirring exploration of the emotional and social layers draped across a historical Shanghai brothel... a visual and emotional spectacle.” –Overly Honest Reviews
DIRECTED BY HAN HSIANG LI
HONG KONG | 1973 | MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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