The Hand
手
CINEMA2004-12-03
DIGITAL2020-09-10
RegionHK
Runtime56 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“Gong Li and Chang Chen deliver an intensely sensual, heartbreaking chamber piece exploring touch, memory, and unspoken devotion.”
“Gong Li and Chang Chen deliver an intensely sensual, heartbreaking chamber piece exploring touch, memory, and unspoken devotion.”
Storyline
Hong Kong, 1960s. Zhang, a shy tailor's assistant, is riveted by his imperious client Miss Hua. Upon meeting her, she seduces him to make sure he will truly remember her when designing her garments. After this intimate first encounter, a rapport develops between the two. Entry is for the theatrically released extended version, not the segment from
DIRECTOR / DirectorTOPIC
Wong Kar-Wai
KEYWORDS
erotic
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