CAST
Walter Fane
Kitty Garstin Fane
Waddington
Mother Superior
Colonel Yu
Charles Townsend
Dorothy Townsend
Mr. Garstin
Mrs. Garstin
Warlord Kwei
STORYLINE
Are you a fan of romantic dramas? The Painted Veil, directed by John Curran, is a standout in this genre and has been a hit in the market. Based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham, the film explores the challenges of a doctor's career and his troubled marriage.
The story revolves around Dr. Walter Fane (Edward Norton), a young bacteriologist, who is captivated by Kitty (Naomi Watts), a charming socialite from London. They hit it off and decide to get married, but their marriage isn't as perfect as it seems.
Things change when Dr. Walter is sent to China to deal with a severe cholera outbreak. Kitty accompanies him, but their love starts to fade while they are in China.
The situation worsens when Dr. Walter discovers Kitty's affair with the charismatic diplomat, Charlie Townsend (Liev Schreiber). With their marriage hanging by a thread, Dr. Walter has to balance his turbulent emotions while working in a life-threatening situation. Will he be able to save lives and his marriage at the same time? Watch The Painted Veil to find out.