Summary
In 1962 Hong Kong, neighbors Chow Mo-wan and Su Li-zhen discover their spouses are having an affair. As they spend time together, they develop feelings for each other, but their relationship remains chaste and unspoken, reflecting societal constraints and their own moral compass.
Details
Release Date: September 29, 2000
Runtime: 98 minutes
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original Language: CN
Rating: ⭐ 8.1/10 (2948 votes)
In The Mood for Love
In the Mood for Love 2001
A story set in a convenience store, this short film was originally conceived as the third segment of Wong Kar-wai’s planned film “Three Stories About Food”. It is regarded as the original prototype for My Blueberry Nights (2007).
In the Mood for Love – Day One
Edited from never-before-seen footage, this short film unveils rare scenes of Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung in roles vastly different from their iconic lovers. The first Asian film NFT offered at international auction houses, this unique artwork celebrates the first day of production for the acclaimed 2000 film, offering a glimpse into the creative process behind the masterpiece. As Wong Kar Wai cites, "Every thought consists of ninety flashes, and within each flash lives nine hundred sparks and extinguishments." This NFT eternalizes that first spark, marking a historic moment in Asian cinema.
@ in the mood for love
A documentary following Wong Kar-wai and his cast and crew through the production of his 2000 film In the Mood for Love.
In the Mood for Love
In 1962 Hong Kong, neighbors Chow Mo-wan and Su Li-zhen discover their spouses are having an affair. As they spend time together, they develop feelings for each other, but their relationship remains chaste and unspoken, reflecting societal constraints and their own moral compass.
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Cast
Maggie Cheung
Su Li-zhen
Tony Leung
Chow Mo Wan
Rebecca Pan
Mrs. Suen
Kelly Lai Chen
Mr. Ho
Siu Ping-Lam
Ah Ping
Mama Hung
Amah
Joe Cheung
Man Living in Mr. Koo's Apartment
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Mr. Chan (voice)
Paulyn Sun
Mrs. Chow (voice)
Charles de Gaulle
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)