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Original title: 第一炉香

2021 Movie China Drama 144 min

By: Ann Hui With: Yu Feihong, Sichun Ma, Janine Chang, Isabella Leong, Karlina Zhang

The film tells the story of a young girl who travels from Shanghai to Hong Kong in pursuit of education, but ends up working for her aunt seducing rich and powerful men.

Filmium rating

57%

Festival Achievements

Venice International Film Festival 2020

Nominations:

out-competition

Mood

Dramatic

Melancholic

Reflective

Romantic

Cast & Crew

Ann Hui

Anyi Wang

Eileen Chang

Isabella Leong

Sichun Ma

Feihong Yu

Karlina Zhang

Janine Chang

Yu Feihong

Ma Sichun

Eddie Peng

Fan Wei

Faye Yu

Strong Performances

Adaptation

Eileen Chang Novella

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven

Emotional Depth

Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Character-Focused

Chronological

Linear

Pace

Deliberate

Moderate

Reflective

Soundtrack

Emotional

Evocative

Integral

Score By Ryuichi Sakamoto

Style

Adaptation

Cinematic

Historical

Time-Period

1940S Hong Kong

Central Conflict

Ambition

Personal Desires Vs Societal Expectations

Pursuit Of Education

Romantic Conflict

Seduction Of Powerful Men

Characters

Aunt

Ge Weilong

Rich Men

Historical Context

1940S Hong Kong

Pre-World War Ii

Key Plot Points

Girl From Shanghai

Hong Kong Pre-Wwii

Working For Aunt

Plot

Historical Context

Hong Kong Pre-Wwii

Personal Growth

Romantic Journey

Seduction Of Wealthy Men

Young Girl From Shanghai

Setting

1940S Hong Kong

Historical

Hong Kong 1940S

Urban

Shooting Location

Hong Kong

Theme

Ambition

Complex Relationships

Female Agency

Love

Love And Longing

Genre

Drama

Historical

Romance

Audiences

Adults

Drama Lovers

Romance Enthusiasts

Titles

Love After Love

第一炉香

Reception

Critical Interest

Film Festival Premiere

International Festival Screenings

Positive Reception

Venice Film Festival Premiere

Production Countries

China

Release Year

2021

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