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Three Lovers

1943

A vintage romantic drama that unfolds gently, with the earnest charm and measured storytelling of 1940s Southeast Asian cinema.

Directed by
Hou Yao, Wan Hoi-Ling
Overview
After Hou Yao moved to Singapore in 1940, he continued to work for the Shaw Brothers and made a handful of films, including Tiga Kekasih, before being murdered in 1942.

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Directed by
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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
    Themes
    • love
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism6
    Romance6
    Tension3
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight5

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    Directed by
    Hou Yao, Wan Hoi-Ling
    Country
    Singapore
    Languages
    Malay

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