The Phantom Lover

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical
gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
gptkbp:adaptation_year gptkb:2000
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Margaret_Oliphant
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Best_Visual_Effects
gptkb:Best_Art_Direction
Best Costume Design
Best Musical Award
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:The_Phantom_of_the_Opera
The Phantom Lover (novel)
gptkbp:box_office $2.5 million
$1 million
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Gigi_Leung
gptkb:Andy_Lau
gptkb:Eason_Chan
gptkb:Miriam_Yeung
gptkbp:character gptkb:The_Phantom_Lover
gptkb:Yin
gptkb:supporting_character
the narrator
Cheng
the antagonist
the phantom
gptkbp:character_arc Clara's transformation
gptkbp:character_development Clara's journey
gptkbp:character_motivation love and longing
fear of the unknown
search for meaning
gptkbp:character_relationships Clara and the phantom
gptkbp:choreography gptkb:Cheng_Siu-Wai
gptkbp:cinematography Peter Pau
Jiang Jianzhong
gptkbp:conflict internal conflict
tragic ending
gptkbp:country gptkb:China
gptkb:Hong_Kong
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Joseph_Koo
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive
mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact Cult following
cult following
inspired adaptations
Referenced in literature
influenced filmmakers
Inspired stage adaptations
Influenced other films
popular in Hong Kong
influenced musical theatre in Asia
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Lai_Siu-Ming
gptkbp:director gptkb:Huang_Jianxin
gptkb:Yuen_Woo-Ping
gptkb:Ronny_Yu
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:China_Film_Group_Corporation
gptkb:Pony_Canyon
gptkbp:editing gptkb:Zhang_Yimou
gptkb:Yau_Chi-wai
gptkbp:ended open-ended
gptkbp:film gptkb:Leslie_Cheung
gptkb:Maggie_Cheung
gptkb:Takeshi_Kaneshiro
gptkb:Faye_Wong
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Best_Actress
gptkb:Best_Cinematography
gptkb:Best_Director
gptkb:Best_Art_Direction
Best Costume Design
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Hong_Kong_International_Film_Festival
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Hong_Kong
gptkb:Shanghai
gptkbp:genre gptkb:fantasy
Gothic fiction
romance
romantic musical
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:1996
gptkb:2005
gptkb:2010
gptkb:2015
gptkb:2020
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Phantom Lover
gptkbp:influence Gothic romance
gptkbp:influence_on romantic fiction
psychological thrillers
modern Gothic novels
gptkbp:influenced later Gothic literature
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:opera
gptkb:Romanticism
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Chinese_mythology
gptkb:Ghost
Romantic literature
Ghost stories
romantic literature
gptkbp:inspiration Oliphant's own experiences
gptkbp:language gptkb:Mandarin
English
Cantonese
gptkbp:literary_devices symbolism
imagery
foreshadowing
gptkbp:literary_movement gptkb:Victorian_literature
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Clara
gptkbp:motif gptkb:Ghost
gptkb:dreams
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:James_Wong
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:James_Wong
gptkbp:narrative linear
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:dialogue
gptkb:allegory
first-person
stream of consciousness
flashback
gptkbp:notable_production 1993 Original Production
2005 Revival
2010 Anniversary Concert
2015 Remake
2020 Live Performance
gptkbp:notable_song The Phantom Lover Theme
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:Hong_Kong_Cultural_Centre
gptkbp:plot gptkb:romantic_comedy
A love story between a ghost and a living woman.
gptkbp:plot_twist Clara's realization
revelation of the phantom's identity
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1993
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Hong_Kong_Repertory_Theatre
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Pony_Canyon
gptkb:Uniden_Investments
gptkbp:published_in 1878
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Blackwood's_Magazine
gptkbp:release_date May 1995
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1995
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Phantom_Lover_(2020)
The Phantom Lover (musical)
gptkbp:runtime 95 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:Yau_Nai-hoi
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Huang_Jianxin
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Hong_Kong
gptkb:Scotland
gptkb:Shanghai
gptkbp:setting_time gptkb:Victorian_era
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Original_score
The Phantom Lover Soundtrack
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Leslie_Cheung
gptkb:Maggie_Cheung
gptkb:Tony_Leung_Chiu-Wai
gptkbp:symbol the mirror
the house
the letter
gptkbp:symbolism the phantom
gptkbp:theme gptkb:loss
gptkb:identity
gptkb:memory
Love and loss
love
supernatural
desire
gptkbp:themes gptkb:identity
gptkb:tragedy
love
gptkbp:trivia The film's themes resonate with traditional Chinese values.
The film features elaborate set designs.
The film was a box office success in Hong Kong.
Maggie Cheung's character is based on a real person.
Leslie Cheung's last film appearance before his death.
gptkbp:viewpoint subjective
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Leslie_Cheung
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5