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The World of Suzie Wong

1960 · 126 min

A sweeping, bittersweet romance that immerses you in a vibrant yet harsh world, balancing tenderness with heartbreak.

Directed by: Richard Quine
Genres: Drama, Romance
Starring: Nancy Kwan, William Holden, Sylvia Syms

Tagline: You are the first man I ever loved... and the world has only just begun...
Overview: A Hong Kong prostitute tries modeling and falls for the artist who's painting her.

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Directed by: Richard Quine
Genres: Drama, Romance
Starring: Nancy Kwan, William Holden, Sylvia Syms

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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
class
identity
grief
redemption
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	2
Horror	1
Humour	3
Realism	7
Romance	8
Tension	4
Darkness	6
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	7

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