**Summary:** **8/10:** A sensuously tense espionage thriller anchored by extraordinary performances from Tang Wei and Tony Leung; Ang Lee crafts a meticulously paced, beautifully shot meditation on desire, deception, and the dangerous space where ideology meets genuine feeling. This is a classic spy thriller, like a John le Carré novel, except instead of England and Russia, it's between Japan and occupied…
To kill the enemy, she would have to capture his heart... and break her own.
During World War II, a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.
Top Cast
Tang Wei
Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Mr. Yee
Leehom Wang
Kuang Yu Min
Joan Chen
Mrs. Yee
Tou Tsung-hua
Old Wu
Jacqueline Zhu
Lai Shu Jin
Ven Kao
Huang Lei
Lawrence Ko
Liang Jun Sheng
Johnson Yuen Tak-Cheung
Auyang Ling Wen / Mr. Mak
Chin Ka-Lok
Cho
Su Yan
Mrs. Ma
He Saifei
Mrs. Hsiao
Song Ruhui
Wang's Aunt
Fan Kuang-yao
Secretary Zhang
Lisa Lu
Mahjong Partner of Aunt
Liu Jie
Mrs. Leung
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FAQ about Lust, Caution
What is Lust, Caution about?
During World War II, a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.
When was Lust, Caution released?
Lust, Caution was released in 2007.
What genres does Lust, Caution belong to?
Lust, Caution is categorised as Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller.
Who stars in Lust, Caution?
The cast of Lust, Caution includes Tang Wei, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Leehom Wang, Joan Chen, Tou Tsung-hua.