Principal cast
Maggie Cheung as Su Li-zhen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Chow Mo-wan, Siu Ping-Lam as Ah Ping, Rebecca Pan as Mrs. Suen, and Kelly Lai Chen as Mr. Ho
Film 101 of 244 on the Screen Path
In the Mood for Love
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About the film
In the Mood for Love at a glance.
Screen Path places this 2000 film at stop 101 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
In 1960s Hong Kong, two neighbors form an intimate bond after making a discovery about their spouses in this visually stunning tale of unrequited love.
Key craft credits
Christopher Doyle (director of photography), Mark Lee Ping-Bing (director of photography), Chan Ki-Hop (editor), William Chang Suk-Ping (editor), and Michael Galasso (original music composer)
- Director
- Wong Kar-Wai
- Release
- 2000-09-29
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Genres
- Drama and Romance
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Quiz
- 50 questions
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