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“Wong Kar-wai’s stylish directorial debut infusing Hong Kong triad action with lyrical doomed romance and early visual signatures.”
“An early Wong Kar-wai film portraying street youth and marginal lives.”
“An early Wong Kar-wai film marking Andy Lau's transition from idol star to serious screen actor.”
“An early Wong Kar-wai film marking Maggie's transition toward deeper roles.”
Storyline
Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.
DIRECTOR / DirectorTOPIC
Wong Kar-Wai
KEYWORDS
gangstertriadkowloon
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