This unrealistic soap opera has Holden playing an American architect who decides to spend a year in Hong Kong trying to become a painter. He meets Kwan, who tells Holden that she is a wealthy heiress, innocent in the ways of the world. Holden is naturally surprised when he walks into a bar
and finds Kwan drinking with sailors. She pretends not to recognize him, but eventually the truth comes out. Kwan is a prostitute, and offers to become Holden's "steady girl friend." Holden will have nothing to do with this offer, and instead uses Kwan as a model. Kwan then repeats her offer to
playboy Wilding, who accepts with alacrity. Holden meets Syms, the daughter of an Engl...
Released:
1960
Rated:
NR
Length:
129 mins