The Christ of Nanjing (1995)
- Original title
- 南京的基督
- Directed by
- Tony Au
- Genre
- erotic film, romance film
- Country
- Hong Kong, Japan
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Rating
- 6.3 of 10 from 11 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A young Chinese woman in 1920s Nanjing develops a relationship with a Japanese writer. Their affair unfolds against a backdrop of cultural differences and personal desire.
eroticromanticdramaticvisually lushmelancholicsensualintimatebittersweetslow-burn
What happens
The Christ Of Nanjing (Chinese: 南京的基督) is a 1995 erotic romantic drama film directed by Tony Au, starring Tony Leung Ka-fai and Yasuko Tomita. The film is based on the work of famed Japanese novelist Akutagawa Ryunosuke. Tomita won the award for best actress at 1995 Tokyo International Film Festival for her performance in the film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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