
Desert Hearts(1985)
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.


Taking place in 1941, Love in a Fallen City centers on Pai, a young woman who has been ostracized by her family for divorcing her rich husband. A local match-maker, Mrs. Hsu, takes pity on Pai and decides to bring her to Hong Kong, under the guise of employing her as the Hsu's nanny, but in reality to introduce her to Fan. Pai and Fan seem to hit it off, but Fan's refusal to marry Pai soon sours things. However, as the Japanese begin to invade Hong Kong, the two begin to realize their true feelings for each other.

Cora Miao
Pai Liu-So

Chow Yun-Fat
Fan Liu-Yuan

Keung Chung-Ping
Pai Lao San

Lisa Chiao Chiao
Third Sister-In-Law

Helen Ma Hoi-Lun
Mrs. Hsu

Chung King-Fai
Mr. Hsu
Eva Lai
Piao Hong

Jovy Coudrey
Indian Princess Siddhartha

Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Louise

Stuart Yung Sai-Kit
Pierre
Love in a Fallen City is a romance, drama, war film released in 1984 exploring themes of playboy, second sino-japanese war (1937-45), hong kong, divorce, woman director. Directed by Ann Hui, it stars Cora Miao, Chow Yun-Fat, Keung Chung-Ping. Taking place in 1941, Love in a Fallen City centers on Pai, a young woman who has been ostracized by her family for divorcing her rich husband. A local match-maker, Mrs. Hsu, takes pity on Pai and decides to bring her to Hong Kong, under the guise of employing her as the Hsu's nanny, but in reality to introduce her to Fan. Pai and Fan seem to hit it off, but Fan's refusal to marry Pai soon sours things. However, as the Japanese begin to invade Hong Kong, the two begin to realize their true feelings for each other.
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