In the Mood for Love (2000) Fa yeung nin wa (original title): A man and a woman move in to neighboring Hong Kong apartments and form a bond when they both suspect their spouses of extra-marital activities. (8.1)
Director: Kar Wai Wong
Writer: Kar Wai Wong
Stars: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung and Ping Lam Siu
Language: Cantonese (w/ English subtitles)
This is said to be the second of the informal trilogy by the director. The other two are Days of Being Wild and 2046. I followed the 3, 1 and 2 sequence, but since they are not related--story-wise--I didn't miss anything from it. However, I certainly noticed the thematic, cinematographic, and acting patterns. All three tug at the emotion sides but with varying degrees and varying storylines. This is a beautiful movie with a nice story, great camera work from Christopher Doyle, great acting, etc. And, great "hour-glass" figures, oh my. My Rating: 8.0
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