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In the Mood for Love

In the Mood for Love

Feel the heat, keep the feeling burning, let the sensation explode.

20008.11h 39m

Overview

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.

Directed by Wong Kar-Wai
Written by Wong Kar-Wai, Liu Yichang
Produced by Wong Kar-Wai
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0MRevenue: $15.9M

Top Cast

Maggie Cheung

Maggie Cheung

Su Li-zhen

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Chow Mo-wan

Siu Ping-Lam

Siu Ping-Lam

Ah Ping

Rebecca Pan

Rebecca Pan

Mrs. Suen

Kelly Lai Chen

Kelly Lai Chen

Mr. Ho

Joe Cheung Tung-Cho

Joe Cheung Tung-Cho

Man Living in Mr. Koo's Apartment

C

Chan Man-Lei

Mr. Koo

Koo Kam-Wah

Koo Kam-Wah

Mrs. Koo

Mama Hung

Mama Hung

Amah

Paulyn Sun

Paulyn Sun

Mrs. Chow (voice)

Themes & Keywords

adulterynewspapersecret lovemartial artslovesicknesshusband wife relationshipshanghai, chinamarriage crisismarried couplesingaporedeceived husbandforbidden lovemelancholyneighborauthorhong kongextramarital affair1960sasian cultureintenseadultério

About In the Mood for Love

In the Mood for Love is a drama, romance film released in 2000 exploring themes of adultery, newspaper, secret love, martial arts, lovesickness, husband wife relationship. Directed by Wong Kar-Wai, it stars Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Siu Ping-Lam. 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.

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