Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Japanese
Year: 2007
Vote: 7.2
Festival & Award: Venice - Golden Lion
Lust, Caution
The showmakers
Overview
During World War II, a secret agent must seduce then assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.
Indie vibes check
Ang Lee’s film was backed by major studios, had a large budget, and featured an international release, making it not strictly independent.