The Lover (1992)6.8 /10

Storyline:  In 1929 French Colonial Vietnam, a young French girl from a struggling family begins a passionate affair with a wealthy Chinese businessman she meets on a ferry. As their forbidden romance unfolds, they face the rigid class divisions and cultural taboos of the era. Based on Marguerite Duras’ semi-autobiographical novel, the story explores desire, love, and the constraints of society.