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The Hand
HONG KONG · 2004

The Hand

Wong Kar-Wai
forbidden romance class difference tailoring and craftsmanship seduction and desire 1960s Hong Kong
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Synopsis

Hong Kong, 1960s. Zhang, a shy tailor's assistant, is riveted by his imperious client Miss Hua. Upon meeting her, she seduces him to make sure he will truly remember her when designing her garments. After this intimate first encounter, a rapport develops between the two. Entry is for the theatrically released extended version, not the segment from the Eros anthology.

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