I am going to re-write the Chinese film called “Lust Caution” which is directed by director Ang Lee. The film is based on the short story and it is a real historical event and rewritten by Chinese writer Eileen Chang and the story was published in 1979. The story happened in Hong Kong in 1938 and in Shanghai in 1942. In that period of time, Japan invaded China and government of Wang Jingwei only a puppet regime of Japanese. Six Chinese university students devise a plan using an attractive young woman named Mrs. Mak to tempt him in order to assassinate Mr. Yee who is a high-ranking official in the government of Wang Jingwei.
The affection between Mr. Yee and Mrs. Mak is complicated. To some extent, their affection is unacceptable in that period of time in China. So, I wanna re-write the middle part of this story and I want to focus on the inside struggle of Mr. Yee and Mrs. Mak and re-write the process of how the enemy become the lover and how the final cruel decision was made by Mr. Yee at the end of the story.
5 comments:
Hi Shirley,
I haven't seen the movie you are talking about, but it sounds really interesting. Deceit, lust and affairs are always going catch the readers attention. I think you will do great job and if the movie doesn't focus on the internal struggle then that could be an interesting avenue. Goodluck
Hi Shirley, I to have not heard of this movie but it does sounds very interesting and like rachel said lies, deciet and lust are always great attention grabers and always keep the readers enticed for more..
goodluck, i cant wait to read your re-write
Hi Shirley, I haven't seen the movie yet but I am going to rent one for this weekend. Someone told me that it's available at VDO EZY. It sounds very interesting, keep up the good work.
I haven't seen the movie you are talking about, too.
However, I'm very interested in the idea, too.
I'm looking forward to your complete work.
Hi Shirley
I actually have the DVD of this movie and I really love the story of this movie too. I think Tony Leung and Tang Wei both did an outstanding level of performance in this movie, especially Tang Wei. Anyway I believe you have chosen a rather interesting piece of work for your re-write, and since I’m a fan of this movie, I look forward to read your re-write!
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