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Itchy Heart

Itchy Heart

20044.21h 30m

Overview

Truly reflecting Hong Kong people's attitudes of love and marriage, "Itchy Heart" tells a story of a married man who wants to look for excitement out of marriage by meeting someone new. As his wife going out for a trip, Chi-man's (Lau Ching-Wan) desires to new excitement have overwhelmed him as he meets beautiful and young Cherry (Cherry In) and his former girlfriend Bing (Carina Lau). After knowing his wife's affair, he decides to get divorced, without knowing whether he should give himself a second chance to be in love again. This is a comedy reflecting a so-real reality on marriage nowadays. With the detailed portraits of the characters' emotions, the story itself has successfully created echoes among the audience with its bitter-sweet scenario.

Directed by Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong
Written by Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong
Produced by Ivy Kong Yuk-Yee, Joe Ma Wai-Ho, Charles Heung
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Top Cast

Sean Lau Ching-wan

Sean Lau Ching-wan

Poon Chi-Man

Carina Lau

Carina Lau

Cheung Choi Bing

Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi

Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi

Cherry

Andy On Chi-Kit

Andy On Chi-Kit

Wil

Coco Chiang Yi

Coco Chiang Yi

Mrs. Poon

Hiro Hayama

Hiro Hayama

Lawrence Chou Chun-Wai

Lawrence Chou Chun-Wai

Soi Cheang

Soi Cheang

About Itchy Heart

Itchy Heart is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 2004. Directed by Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong, it stars Sean Lau Ching-wan, Carina Lau, Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi. Truly reflecting Hong Kong people's attitudes of love and marriage, "Itchy Heart" tells a story of a married man who wants to look for excitement out of marriage by meeting someone new. As his wife going out for a trip, Chi-man's (Lau Ching-Wan) desires to new excitement have overwhelmed him as he meets beautiful and young Cherry (Cherry In) and his former girlfriend Bing (Carina Lau). After knowing his wife's affair, he decides to get divorced, without knowing whether he should give himself a second chance to be in love again. This is a comedy reflecting a so-real reality on marriage nowadays. With the detailed portraits of the characters' emotions, the story itself has successfully created echoes among the audience with its bitter-sweet scenario.

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