Sex and Vanity

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Length: 9 hours and 36 minutes. The iconic author of Crazy Rich Asians returns with a tale of love and longing as a young woman navigates her dual heritage. Lucie Churchill's life changes on her first morning in Capri when she meets George Zao, a man she initially can't stand. His gallant offer to swap hotel rooms for a better view, his knowledge of Curzio Malaparte, and an unexpected kiss in ancient ruins ignite a tension she cannot ignore. Teased by her cousin Charlotte about her attraction to George, Lucie, the daughter of a Chinese mother and a blue-blooded New York father, struggles to reconcile her identities, often suppressing her Asian heritage. Years later, when George reappears in East Hampton, where Lucie is with her new fiancé, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him once more. This leads to a web of deceit involving her family, fiancé, and co-op board as she fights to keep George out of her life and heart. Set against a backdrop of privilege, lavish food, and fashion, this modern love story pays homage to A Room with a View while delivering a witty comedy of manners that explores cultural identity and personal desires.