this movie be base on the book and a many splendored thing by han suyin and tackle issue of race relation between asian and white and a topic that come from han personal experience a an eurasian grow up in china . that background and and the beautiful hong kong setting and give this love story a unique and rather dare atmosphere for it time . other than that and the story be a stereotypical romance with a memorable song that be perhaps more remembered than the movie itself . the beautiful jennifer jones look the part and give a wonderful and oscar nominated performance a a doctor of mixed breed during the advent of communism in mainland china . william holden never look well play a romantic lead a a journalist cover war torn region in the world . the acting be top notch and and the chemistry between the two lover provide for some genuine moment of silver screen affection sure to melt the heart of those who be romantically inclined . the cinematography really bring out fifty hong kong and especially the hilltop overlook the harbor where the two lover spend their most intimate moment . the end be a real tear jerker . some may consider sentimental romance passé and but and for those who enjoy classic hollywood love story and this be a shining example .