In the Mood for Love Image
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critics

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Universal acclaim- based on 46 Ratings

Summary: Set in Hong Kong, 1962, Chow Mo-Wan is a newspaper editor who moves into a new building with his wife. At approximately the same time, Su Li-zhen, a beautiful secretary and her executive husband also move in to the crowded building. With their spouses often away, Chow and Li-zhen spend most of their time together as friends. They have everything in common from noodle shops to martial arts. Soon, they are shocked to discover that their spouses are having an affair. Hurt and angry, they find comfort in their growing friendship even as they resolve not to be like their unfaithful mates.
Runtime: 98 min
Rating: Rated PG for thematic elements and brief language.
Production: Paradis Films
Genres: Drama, Romance
Countries: Hong Kong, France
Languages: French, Cantonese, Shanghainese
Home Release Date: Feb 26, 2002
Director Credit
Kar Wai Wong Director
Writer Credit
Kar Wai Wong Writer
Principal Cast Credit
Maggie Cheung Su Li-Zhen - Mrs. Chan
Tony Leung Chiu Wai Chow Mo-Wan
Cast Credit
Hsien Yu Cast
Julien Carbon French Tourist
Kam-wah Koo Cast
Kelly Lai Chen Mr. Ho
Laurent Courtiaud French Reporter
Man-Lei Chan Mr. Koo
Paulyn Sun Mrs. Chow
Ping Lam Siu Ah Ping
Po-chun Chow Cast
Rebecca Pan Mrs. Suen
Roy Cheung Mr. Chan
Tsi-Ang Chin Amah
Tung Cho 'Joe' Cheung Man Living In Mr. Koo's Apartment
Producer Credit
Gilles Ciment Co-Executive Producer
Jacky Pang Yee Wah Associate Producer
Kar Wai Wong Producer
William Chang Associate Producer
Ye-cheng Chan Executive Producer
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