Lust, Caution
2007 · Movie · NC-17 · 158 min · ★ 7.3 · 67% critics
During World War II, a secret agent in Shanghai is tasked with seducing and assassinating an official tied to the Japanese puppet government. As trust shifts and relationships deepen, the mission turns into a dangerous, emotional gamble amid political turmoil.
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Also known as Lust Caution
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Details
- Original title
- 色‧戒
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-09-24
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NC-17
- Runtime
- 158 min
- Critic score
- 67/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (805 votes)
About
Choose this if you want a tense WWII espionage romance with strong performances and a haunting, immersive mood; Not for you if graphic sex or disturbing violence makes you uncomfortable, or if you dislike long, slow-burning plots like Unfaithful or Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Pros: gripping espionage atmosphere; powerful performances; immersive historical setting | Cons: long, slow pacing; intense sex scenes; some feel underdeveloped
Themes
- secret love
- china
- sexual obsession
- shanghai, china
- cheating
- espionage
- resistance
- in love with enemy
- traitor
- lover
- insurgence
- war on freedom
- +10 more
Awards & recognition
- Golden Horse Award — Best Feature Film · 2007
- Golden Lion · 2007
Cast & crew
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Mr. Yee
Tang Wei
as Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak
Joan Chen
as Mrs. Yee
Leehom Wang
as Kuang Yu Min
Tou Tsung-hua
as Old Wu
Jacqueline Zhu
as Lai Shu Jin
Ven Kao
as Huang Lei
Lawrence Ko
as Liang Jun Sheng
Johnson Yuen Tak-Cheung
as Auyang Ling Wen / Mr. Mak
Chin Ka-Lok
as Cho
Directed by Ang Lee