The Painted Veil
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The Painted Veil

(2006)Directed by John Curran125 min · PG-13Romance, Drama
“Sometimes the greatest journey is the distance between two people.”

Kitty Fane (Naomi Watts) wants to be loved, and she has married a doctor, Walter Fane (Edward Norton), who cannot give her that. When her affair with Charlie Townsend (Liev Schreiber) comes to light, Walter takes her to a Chinese village where cholera is killing people, and neither of them can easily leave. John Curran films the marriage and the epidemic side by side, giving both the same patient attention.

Edward Nortonas Dr. Walter Fane
Naomi Wattsas Kitty Fane
Liev Schreiberas Charlie Townsend
Toby Jonesas Mr. Waddington
Diana Riggas Mother Superior
Xia Yuas Wu Lien
Juliet Howlandas Dorothy Townsend
Ian Renwickas Geoffrey Denison
Li Binas Te-Ming
Zoe Telfordas Leona
Marie-Laure Descoureauxas Sister St. Joseph
Lorraine Laurenceas Sister Maryse
Maggie Steedas Mrs. Garstin
Li Fengas Sung Ching
Yan Lüas Wan Xi
Catherine Anas Hostess
Bill Marcusas Businessman in Colony Club
Maurice Herschtalas Businessman in Colony Club
Shobauro Hiratsukaas Businessman in Colony Club
John Cannas Businessman in Colony Club
Yin Qingas Student 2
Alan Davidas Mr. Garstin