Love After Love (2021)

Other name: 第一炉香, 第一爐香, 沉香屑·第一爐香, 沉香屑·第一炉香, Di Yi Lu Xiang, The First Incense Burner, Любовь после любви

Description:

Love After Love delves into the world of Ge Wei Long, a young woman from Shanghai, as she relocates to Hong Kong for her education. There, she takes residence with her distant relative, Aunt Liang, a figure accustomed to a life of past grandeur and extravagance. Immersed in the glittering, yet morally ambiguous atmosphere of colonial Hong Kong, Ge Wei Long finds herself increasingly corrupted. Under Aunt Liang's influential sway, she is persuaded to marry a young man named Qiao Qi Qiao, becoming a mere instrument used for collecting money. The film masterfully illustrates the opulent existences of Hong Kong's socialites during this era, alongside the poignant struggles of ordinary women battling to preserve their social standing. Adapted from Eileen Chang's profound short novel Aloeswood Incense The First Brazier, this story presents a compelling exploration of sacrifice and survival in a decadent society.

Director: Ann Hui [許鞍華]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Novel; Romance