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In the Mood for Love (2000)
Directed by Wong Kar-wai
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Overview
In 1962 Hong Kong, neighbors Su Li-zhen (Mrs. Chan) and Chow Mo-wan (Mr. Chow) discover their spouses are having an affair. As they spend time together, they develop feelings for each other, but their relationship remains chaste and unspoken, reflecting societal constraints and their own moral compass.
Rated PG | Length 98 minutes
Actors
Maggie Cheung | Tony Leung Chiu-Wai | Rebecca Pan | Kelly Lai Chen | Siu Ping-Lam | Tsi-Ang Chin | Joe Cheung | Koo Kam-Wah | Chan Man-Lei | Roy Cheung | Paulyn Sun | Julien Carbon | Charles de Gaulle | Laurent Courtiaud | Ho Moon-Chow
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2025 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 8.5 stars |
| 03/05/2017 | Home Theater | DVD | Library | 9 stars |
| (Average) 8.75 stars |
Viewing Notes
Stunningly beautiful film, almost languid in its pacing and cinematography. I was struck by the fact that almost every scene is shot either in close up or in very tight quarters, and almost all inside buildings or other confined spaces. There is no larger sense of what Hong Kong is like that might be traditionally shown via establishing shots. Combined with the fact that neither of the two protagonist’s spouses are ever shown, this serves to make the story very personal.
However, there is a deep sense of period conveyed via the clothing and social norms that more than makes up for that.
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