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The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations
Rubén Blades
- Jim
- (as Ruben Blades)
Julian Chang
- Dr. Chang
- (as Dr. Julian Chang)
Ruichao Jian
- Businessman #1
- (as Jian Rui Chao)
Sing Chau Wai
- Businessman #2
- (as Wai Sing)
Hung Lu
- Businessman #3
- (as Lo Hung)
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Did you know
- GoofsWhen John and Jim stop during the motorcycle ride up the hill, the shadow of a cameraman is visible.
- SoundtracksShangri La
Written by Yao Ming, Chen Di Yi
Performed by Paramount Jazz Band
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Mosaic mood piece
I don't know if Wayne Wang is into photography or painting as a hobby, but just like his last two films, SMOKE and BLUE IN THE FACE, this movie reminded me of a mosaic or a photo album. I can see how some people had problems with it, since it's not a plot-driven film, but rather one of mood and atmosphere. I was moved by the images I saw, not just of the city and the changes it went through, but also of the actors. Irons is so often celebrated for the way that he uses his voice (justly, I might add) that you forget how well he's able to act with his face, and he does a terrific job here, communicating his sadness, his will to live even as disease ravages him, his agony over his unrequited love for Gong Li, and his curiosity and attraction to Maggie Cheung.
I haven't seen much of Cheung that I remember, but I've seen a few of Li's films. Both of them are excellent, Li especially in a role that's a lot more complicated than it might first appear. You really do feel that deep down, if circumstances allowed, she'd love Irons back. Cheung's role is mostly a symbolic one, but she handles it well. Not an easy film to watch, but moving.
I haven't seen much of Cheung that I remember, but I've seen a few of Li's films. Both of them are excellent, Li especially in a role that's a lot more complicated than it might first appear. You really do feel that deep down, if circumstances allowed, she'd love Irons back. Cheung's role is mostly a symbolic one, but she handles it well. Not an easy film to watch, but moving.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,178,160
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $97,916
- Apr 19, 1998
- Gross worldwide
- $2,178,160
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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