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The Love Eterne
CHINA · 1963
The Love Eterne
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Synopsis
In this dreamy romance set in China during the fourth-century, a young woman convinces her parents to allow her to dress as a boy and attend university.
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Tsui Hark stated that his 1994 film *The Lovers* was a direct engagement with Li Han-hsiang's definitive 1963 musical, *The Love Eterne*. He aimed to infuse the melodrama with his signature kinetic style, moving away from the more theatrical presentation of the original to create a more dynamic and action-oriented adaptation for contemporary audiences.
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