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The Bitter Tea of General Yen

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In the midst of the chaos of the Chinese Civil War, a young American missionary, portrayed by the captivating Barbara Stanwyck, arrives in a war-torn city with the hope of helping those in need. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is captured by a mysterious and powerful Chinese general, an enigmatic and seductive man played by Nils Asther. As the conflict unfolds, the young woman finds herself caught between her ideals and a growing attraction to her captor.

The general, facing both external and internal enemies, presents himself as a multifaceted man: fierce in battle but also vulnerable and lonely. In an environment charged with political and cultural tensions, the intense dialogue between the two characters reveals their differences, but also a profound connection that challenges their beliefs and prejudices.

The plot delves into themes such as love, war, and the clash of civilizations, while the drama unfolds against a backdrop of oppression and hope. As the story progresses, the missionary must confront her own convictions and decide whether she can allow her feelings for the general to transcend the cultural barriers that separate them. This complex relationship becomes the heart of a narrative that explores the shadows of war and the light of love in the most unexpected moment. With a shocking final twist, this challenging story delves into what it means to love in the midst of adversity.

Media type
Movie
Year
1932
Director
Frank Capra
Writer
Edward E. Paramore Jr.
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.90
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
86.00
Actors
Barbara Stanwyck
Nils Asther
Toshia Mori
Walter Connolly
Gavin Gordon
Lucien Littlefield
Richard Loo
Helen Jerome Eddy
Emmett Corrigan
Clara Blandick
Willie Fung
Jessie Arnold
Robert Bolder
Nora Cecil
Wong Chung
Knute Erickson
Adda Gleason
Ella Hall
Lillian Leighton
Martha Mattox
Arthur Millett
Moy Ming
Robert Wayne
Gender
Drama
Romance
Country
United States
Producers
Frank Capra
Walter Wanger
Original title
The Bitter Tea of General Yen
Duration
88
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