The True Story of Zheng Pingru, Protagonist of the Movie ‘Lust, Caution’ (Part 2)

Chinese socialite and spy Zheng Pingru posing for a photo.

This is the story of Zheng Pingru, who fought for her country, sacrificing everything in the name of loyalty and love. (Image: via Public Domain)

The True Story of Zheng Pingru, Protagonist of the Movie ‘Lust, Caution’ (Part 1)

Zheng Pingru, a young socialite who worked as a spy in Shanghai during the Second Sino-Japanese war.

The true story of Zheng Pingru, a young Chinese socialite and spy in Shanghai in the 1930s, served as inspiration for Ang Lee's 2007 movie, 'Lust, Caution.' (Image: via Public Domain)

DGA Lifetime Honorary Award Winner Ang Lee