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Sparrow

Sparrow

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20086.31h 27m

Overview

Kei is the experienced leader of a team of pickpockets — also known as "Sparrows" in HK slang. He enjoys a carefree lifestyle taking photos. One day a dashing beauty, Chun-Lei, suddenly appears in Kei's viewfinder. Kei is mesmerized. But behind Chun-Lei's attractive facade lies a mysterious past and a mission to set herself free.

Directed by Johnnie To
Written by Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang, John Chan Kin-Chung
Produced by Johnnie To
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Top Cast

Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Kei

Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei

Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei

Chung Chun Lei

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

Bo

Lo Hoi-Pang

Lo Hoi-Pang

Mr. Fu Kim-Tong

Law Wing-Cheong

Law Wing-Cheong

Sak

Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen

Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen

Mac

Lam Suet

Lam Suet

Lung

Henry Lo

Henry Lo

Mr. Fu's Henchman

Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing

Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing

Boy in Cap

Jackson Ha Chak-Shun

Jackson Ha Chak-Shun

Mr. Fu's Bodyguard

Themes & Keywords

thief

About Sparrow

Sparrow is a drama, romance, comedy film released in 2008 exploring themes of thief. Directed by Johnnie To, it stars Simon Yam, Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung. Kei is the experienced leader of a team of pickpockets — also known as "Sparrows" in HK slang. He enjoys a carefree lifestyle taking photos. One day a dashing beauty, Chun-Lei, suddenly appears in Kei's viewfinder. Kei is mesmerized. But behind Chun-Lei's attractive facade lies a mysterious past and a mission to set herself free.

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