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26 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Starring: Willem Dafoe
  • Summary: Based upon the novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, this film, set in 1930's China, deals with the themes of spiritual freedom and finding true love. (Universal Focus)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 10 out of 14
  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    50
    Introduces American audiences to Luo Yan, a charismatic Chinese-born actress now living in Los Angeles. She single-handedly nurtured this project to fruition, serving as producer, co-writer and star.
  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    30
    Yim's film is kneecapped by its soundtrack twice over.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    30
    The locations and production design are breathtakingly beautiful. But though cast largely with Chinese actors, it was shot in English, which no doubt made business sense but almost certainly accounts for many truly awful performances.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AiS
    9
    That's a stunning film. I enjoyed so much. It really deserves better ratings. Luo Yan performs great, she is really talented actress and I hope to see more of her works in future. Luo Yan go on and don't give up!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. RitaF.
    8
    I just happened on this movie quite accidentally on HBO. After watching it I decided to check the reviews even though it was made 6 years ago. First and foremost I must agree with what other users said. I did not agree with many of the critiques that I read and it makes me want to ask this question, did the critics see the same movie I saw? Yes it was a bit melodramatic but mostly it was a good story about love, independendence and acceptance. The performances were believeable. I would agree with the critics in one thing only, it should have been done in Chinese with sub titles, other than that I would recommend its viewing.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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