hi everyone on this board.

I've seen the english-subbed mandarin version of this movie. As it's set in shanghai with a mainly mainland Chinese cast - mandarin is the spoken language here. I wouldn't recommend the cantonese version - unless you want to hear Francis speak in his own voice ! :-)
About his role - He's fascinating in a very small role and even in the very short time given him, he manages to make an impact, as usual :-). He carries off the role of a man who has long borne the burden of the knowledge of never being able to measure up to his wife's ambitions, with dignity. You'd feel saddened for his character but i don't think you'd be irritated.
The cinematography is lush and beautiful. But I pretty much fast forwarded past the rest of the story involving Kwan and her hairdresser.

Btw anybody know when Bei Mi (Secret) will be released ? Also is the serial 'Great Adventurer' completed or still in production ?