Overview
During World War II, a secret agent must seduce and assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedAng Lee directs this 2007 wartime drama set in Japanese-occupied Shanghai, where a young agent is drawn into a dangerous plot to seduce and eliminate a powerful collaborator. Blending espionage, romance, and thriller elements, the film explores desire, loyalty, and the moral cost of deception under occupation. Deliberate and emotionally charged, it builds tension through intimacy and intrigue rather than action set pieces, and its mature themes are handled with seriousness. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.3, it's intended for adult audiences who appreciate richly atmospheric, character-driven historical drama and morally complex storytelling.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Mr. Yee
Tang Wei
Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak
Joan Chen
Mrs. Yee
Leehom Wang
Kuang Yu Min
Tou Tsung-Hua
Old Wu
Jacqueline Zhu Zhi-Ying
Lai Shu Jin
Ven Kao
Huang Lei
Lawrence Ko Yu-Luen
Liang Jun Sheng
755 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.10 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
September 24, 2007
Runtime
2h 38m
Rating
NC-17
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Director