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In the Mood for Love

花樣年華

20001h 39mDrama · Romance
directed by Wong Kar-Wai

“Feel the heat, keep the feeling burning, let the sensation explode.”

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Ratings report

My score
8 / 10
TMDB
8.1 / 10
3,286 votes
IMDb
8 / 10
184,505 votes
Metacritic
87 / 100
Rotten Tomatoes
92%

The scorecard 8 / 10

Content 3.8 Form 4.2
CONTENT · 3.8 Originality4Character4Continuity4Suspense3Message4FORM · 4.2 Acting4Cinematography4Sound4Directing4Design5Overall8 / 10
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Synopsis

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.

Cast

Maggie Cheung·Su Li-zhen
Tony Leung Chiu-wai·Chow Mo-wan
Siu Ping-Lam·Ah Ping
Rebecca Pan·Mrs. Suen
Kelly Lai Chen·Mr. Ho
Joe Cheung Tung-Cho·Man Living in Mr. Koo's Apartment
Chan Man-Lei·Mr. Koo
Koo Kam-Wah·Mrs. Koo
Mama Hung·Amah
Paulyn Sun·Mrs. Chow (voice)

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