Intimates (1997)
Genre : Romance, Drama
Runtime : 1H 57M
Director : Jacob Cheung
Synopsis
Foon escapes an arranged marriage by walking the road of a Ji Sor. After an affair with Shing, she becomes pregnant. An attempted abortion nearly costs Foon her life. Wan, the young owner of a silk factory, rescues her. Wan and Foon share their romances, reflecting the experience of women during the 40's.
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