Lust, Caution (2007)

In the turbulent era of 1938, the young, naive Wong Chia Chi finds herself adrift in Hong Kong, a refuge for many fleeing the horrors of the Sino-Japanese War. Abandoned by her father who escapes to England with her younger brother, she immerses herself in the world of campus life, innocently becoming entwined with a politically-charged theater troupe led by the impassioned Kuang Yu Min. Their performances, brimming with defiance against the war and particularly against the Chinese who collaborate with the Japanese, serve as a rallying cry. Yet, behind the chants of "China will not fall," Yu Min harbors a desire for more direct activism. His sights are set on a high-ranking collaborator, Mr. Yee, a Shanghai figurehead concealed within Hong Kong's confines. Despite the troupe's lack of knowledge in espionage and assassination, they unanimously plunge into an intricate plot funded by the affluent Liang Jun Sheng. Chia Chi, adopting the persona of Mrs. Mak, the wife of a wealthy businessman, finds herself at the center of this dangerous game. Her captivating allure draws in both Mr. and Mrs. Yee, setting the stage for the final act, a task made increasingly difficult due to Mr. Yee's cautious nature and his potent, yet cautious, lust for Mrs. Mak. As the plot thickens, the involvement of seasoned resistance fighters shifts the stage to Shanghai and spans four tumultuous years. In this whirlwind of intrigue, Chia Chi undergoes a profound transformation, especially as her feelings towards Mr. Yee evolve into a complex love/hate dynamic. In parallel, we witness Old Wu, a man bearing the scars of personal loss, as he recruits a troupe of drama students from Hong Kong University for a renewed attempt to eliminate Yee. With Mai Tai Tai chosen to befriend and ensnare Yee through her disguise as a wealthy businessman's wife, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown at Chandni Chowk Jewellers. The burning question remains: Will they manage to succeed in their dangerous endeavor? "Lust, Caution" weaves a captivating tale of political intrigue, personal transformation, and suspense, set against the backdrop of a war-torn era.

Lust, Caution is an action movie featuring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and directed by Ang Lee.

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