In the Mood for Love

2000 Wong Kar-Wai 1h 39m
Drama Romance

Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.

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

Vibes

Emotional Chill Visually Stunning Deeply Moving Critic Favorite
The Filmatic Record No. 33 in The Filmatic 100 In: The Essential Wong Kar-wai

Double Feature Pairings

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