Sparrow
文雀
“ Free as a Bird... ”
CINEMA2008-06-19
RegionHK
Runtime87 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Storyline
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.
DIRECTOR / DirectorTOPIC
杜琪峰
KEYWORDS
thief
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