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This love story has Kitty meeting young, intelligent, shy and somewhat dull Dr. Walter Fane, whose forte is the study of infectious diseases, and the convenient marriage that she finds herself committed to. It is in this web of intrigue that they head for China, only after Walter discovers Kitty's infidelity with one dashing and witty diplomat Charlie Townsend. So much as to hide her from herself and to help thwart a cholera outbreak, this is a marriage more than on the rocks. This is a cold, indifferent and loveless partnership in a vast unknown and deadly environment that will test both these flightless lovebirds and with the hardships and tolerances more than any had ever anticipated. A visual delight amid the pain and suffering of a dying people and failing marriage. Will a cure be found for both, before it's too late? Written by
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Taglines:
Forgiveness comes at a price
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Motion Picture Rating
(MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some mature sexual situations, partial nudity, disturbing images and brief drug content
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Release Date:
19 January 2007 (USA)
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Also Known As:
Al otro lado del mundo
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Box Office
Budget:
$19,400,000
(estimated)
Opening Weekend:
$71,814
(USA)
(22 December 2006)
Gross:
£1,381,143
(UK)
(25 May 2007)
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Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Goofs
In the scene where Walter is telling Kitty he wants to divorce her, Kitty's hair changes between shots, moving from over her left cheek to further back and then forward again repeatedly.
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Quotes
Colonel Yu:
I think China belongs to Chinese people, but the rest of the world seems to disagree.
Walter Fane:
Yes, but that's got nothing to do with me. I didn't come here with a gun, you know. I came here with a microscope.
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Connections
Version of
The Painted Veil (1934)
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Soundtracks
Gnossienne No. 1
Written by
Erik Satie
Licensed by BMG Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd
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Set in China in the 1920s during a cholera epidemic and the nationalist uprising, the film explores the stormy relationship of a dry British doctor and his seemingly incompatible fun-loving wife. They interact with engaging characters that include French nuns, British expatriates and a Chinese doctor and military officer. The tension is increased by the ever-present threat of death from the epidemic and the political and military unrest that is about to explode. The film is shot with a hazy green look that makes the lush Chinese countryside even more mysterious and beautiful. The film is accompanied by well-chosen music with a particularly gripping main theme by Satie. Norton and Watts do a splendid job in the leading roles.