COVID-19 had me looking for sweeping sagas set in exotic locations, and I remembered that this had been a big deal when it first came out. Yes, it's lush, and the story moves along well enough. Still, I cannot forgive the black face. And I am astonished that the review from the past three decades fail to mention it.
Review of The Far Pavilions
The Far Pavilions
(1984)
Hard to believe, but there it is: The lead actress in black face
1 August 2020
Warning: Spoilers