Love in a Fallen City (1984)

6.4/10 93 min Romance Drama War

Overview

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.

Cast

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

Jovy Coudrey

Indian Princess Siddhartha

Elaine Jin Yan-Ling

Louise

Stuart Yung Sai-Kit

Pierre

Huang Man

Pai Liu Su's Mother

Chin Chuan

Fourth Brother

Winnie Chin Wai-Yee

Seventh Sister

Law Kar

Mr. Chu

Yolande Yau Pui-Ling

Ah Lu

Lui Hung

Amah Wong

Wong Ching-Ho

Pai's Family Servant

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