In Austria, Katrin's life changes when she agrees to marry Dr. Walter Fane, her father's research associate. However, their life in China is marked by Dr. Fane's neglect, as he prioritizes his medical research over their relationship. Katrin finds comfort in an affair with Jack Townsend, a British Embassy official. When Dr. Fane discovers her infidelity, he becomes consumed by bitterness.
The Painted Veil
A stifled Chinese woman discovers solace in a charming diplomat, but their budding romance is threatened by her husband's prolonged absence and the hidden truths they both conceal.
