Lovers Rock (1964) (DVD) (Taiwan Version)

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With its film script & direction provided by noted filmmaker Pan Lei, who just so happens to be a three time winner of the China Literary Award, Lovers Rock is one 60s era film with quite the "e;behind the scenes"e; pedigree. Actress Cheng Pei Pei, who has appeared in everything from the martial arts classic Come Drink With Me to the Oscar-winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon stars in this 1963 Shaw Brothers production opposite actor Qiao Zhuang, who himself has been featured in such Shaw films as Mist Over Dream Lake, Torrent of Desire, & Knight of Knights.

Lovers Rock begins its tale by focusing on a tiny fishing community on the coast of Taiwan. With its "e;slice of life"e; depiction of the local villagers, their curious ceremonies, & the beautiful landscapes surrounding the community, the film gives a picturesque representation of a happy coastal village. Once that setting is adequately established, Lovers Rock switches gears & refocuses its plot onto the budding romance between the characters played by Cheng Pei Pei & Qiao Zhuang.

For her efforts, Cheng Pei Pei took home the Golden Accolade Award from the International Association of Independent producers while the film also picked up the Best Art Direction trophy at the 11th Asian Film Festival & Best Music honors at the Golden Horse Awards. Featuring an appearance by actors Wen Ling & Wong Zung Seon (from Sword of Swords & A Cause to Kill, Pan Leis Lovers Rock is one glorious romance worth revisiting!