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Ripples of Desire

2012 · 122 min

A lush, melancholy period romance with a dark undercurrent, where beauty and desire are shadowed by illness and betrayal.

Directed by
Zero Chou
Genres
Drama, Romance
Overview
The height of gaiety on Piao Dao. Merchants and pirates may have their treasures but the biggest prizes are the sensational twin singing courtesans, who are ripe for deflowering. Known as The Rippling Sisters of Flower Street they dazzle customers with their flirtatious duets and tantalizing beauty. But the jewels of Piao Dao cannot be had with money alone. Admirers must also contest for their hearts.
How it feels
Melancholic, romantic, dark and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Love, betrayal, identity, isolation
Content
Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.
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Directed by
Zero Chou
Genres
Drama, Romance
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour2
Realism4
Romance7
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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