This depiction of forlorn
This depiction of forlorn sailors in a good time is well done in the early '70s and is quite enjoyable viewing. John Hurt, the writer, is superb as the philandering sailor, while the actors are exceptional. The movie is a classic as well as one of the best I've seen in a long time.
This depiction of forlorn love is typical of the American romantic comedies: a kind of romantic comedy about love that is a little too much for the Chinese. It is an American version, though, which gives the characters a more natural, American feel than the American version generally.