| Director | Stanley Kwan |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama film |
| Runtime | 115 min |
| Country | Hong Kong |
In 1940s Shanghai, a young actress named Ruyi (Sammi Cheng) becomes the mistress of a powerful gangster (Hu Jun), finding herself caught between her desire for independence and the gilded cage of wealth and status. Years later, as political upheaval looms, Ruyi's life becomes entangled with a struggling writer (Daniel Wu) and the complicated affections of a politician (Tony Leung Ka-fai), forcing her to confront the enduring consequences of her choices.