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During the Japanese occupation of China and Hong Kong, Wong Chia‑Chi—a spirited student involved in resistance activities—enters into an intricate relationship with Mr. Yee, a prominent political figure working for the occupying administration. Their encounters shift between Shanghai’s elegant tea parties and clandestine interrogations, intertwining personal desire with the turbulent political landscape of the 1940s. "Lust, Caution" captures Shanghai’s cultural richness and the era’s political complexity while exploring a dangerous, layered romance between the two protagonists.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Eileen Chang
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