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No, the sex scenes are not real!

posted 17 years ago by THESTARCHILD_90
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The director of the film acted like the sex scenes were real for publicity and controversy, but no, Jane March had five body doubles and Tony Leung had two. During filming, Jane March was only 17(legally underage) and at the films release when everyone thought that the scenes were real, she was both deeply offended and disgusted. The director of the film infact gave her an apology in 2003. They didn't speak for about ten years due to the rumors, but now they are extremely close friends.

[–] Falconeer 17 years ago

Yes, I believe that at least one scene could have featured actual penetration, but I believe it could very well have been a body double as well.

[–] rodvince 17 years ago

For sure, the scene where they're both on the floor were not body doubles.

[–] Falconeer 17 years ago

No, the scene on the floor involved the actors, not body doubles. Their faces can clearly be seen. The point is only that they didn't have actual intercourse, and the scene on the floor can easily be simulated. In fact he was thrusting into her so hard i think he would have done some damage to her insides if that had been real. Poor Jane March wouldn't have been able to ride a bike for a month...

[–] zdragon52 17 years ago

lol....i love that scene where the noise from the busy street(market)was mixed in with sound of their love making.

[–] rodvince 17 years ago

Me too. I like that scene where they did it during noontime.

[–] dreamonforever1 17 years ago

along with jeanne moreau's narration and the music, the love scenes make the film the moving experience it is.

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[–] moreymark 16 years ago

Both actors feature in some of the sex scenes, and both March and Leung appear naked several times. The scene referred to starts with the 'we are lovers' voice-over and penetration is shown with the actress on top, although the actress wasn't March. So at least one of the sex scenes are real.

It is an extremely erotic film, both the 'we are lovers' scene (regardless of the penetration) and the scene on the floor are beautifully filmed and very sensual.

[–] jminn1000 15 years ago

I just saw the movie on IFC and all the nude parts it look like it was really her and not a body double

[–] Madonna-whore 14 years ago

well then... the people in charge of finding body doubles really did their job well!

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[–] JIM19642000 14 years ago

When I saw this movie, I could've sworn I saw some real penetration at least once. Pretty good flick.

I think this is pretty cool.

[–] A_Normal_Person 14 years ago

Not really so difficult a task since Jane March's 17 year old body type is pretty much the norm in fashion circles.

Dislike what UR viewing _what UR hearing _whatever's happening! U could go elsewhere or turn it off

[–] skay_baltimore 12 years ago

well then... the people in charge of finding body doubles really did their job well!

Exactly, that's the point some people seem to be missing. (Along with the fact that in the scenes where it clearly shows their faces clearly, the sex was simulated, but not the nudity.)

"Love isn't what you say or how you feel, it's what you DO". (The Last Kiss)

[–] Sunflower007 14 years ago

~ A friend of mine suggested 'The Lover', and I saw it on netflix. It was an interesting steamy film. The sex scenes looks realy too me.

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