As is theatre, such is life.

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I just saw 'Farewell my Concubine'. Wow. Just... wow. Sexually charged, visually breathtaking, tragic both in concept and its historical backdrop and influences and just an overall feast for all the senses. Everyone, EVERYONE who hasn't seen this absolutely must. I'm still processing it, but wow, what an experience. Deserving of every single

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[vinagrette]

Oooh. I read the book but have never seen the film...Now may have to :D

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Oh you must. I've never read the book, but the role of Deiyi/Douzi is played to absolute, heart-rending perfection by Leslie Cheung.

[shaychana]

i have so much respect for that man's talents. it was such a shock to hear that he'd committed suicide.:\

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I didn't know until I ran a search on him. If you like him, this movie is definitely for you. Every movement he makes, every expression is absolutely entrancing. When they say his character walks the line between male and female, they weren't kidding.