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In the Mood for Love

Set in Hong Kong, 1962, Chow Mo-Wan is a newspaper editor who moves into a new building with his wife. At the same time, Su Li-zhen, a beautiful secretary and her executive husband also move in to the crowded building. With their spouses often away, Chow and Li-zhen spend most of their time together as friends. They have everything in common from noodle shops to martial arts. Soon, they are shocked to discover that their spouses are having an affair. Hurt and angry, they find comfort in their growing friendship even as they resolve not to be like their unfaithful mates. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Romance), release year 2000, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of In the Mood for Love

Set in Hong Kong, 1962, Chow Mo-Wan is a newspaper editor who moves into a new building with his wife. At the same time, Su Li-zhen, a beautiful secretary and her executive husband also move in to the crowded building. With their spouses often away, Chow and Li-zhen spend most of their time together as friends. They have everything in common from noodle shops to martial arts. Soon, they are shocked to discover that their spouses are having an affair. Hurt and angry, they find comfort in their growing friendship even as they resolve not to be like their unfaithful mates.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Romance), release year 2000, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2000
  • Released 09 Mar 2001
  • Runtime 98 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.0/10 from 184,505 votes
  • Metascore 87/100
  • Genres Drama, Romance
  • Languages Cantonese, Shanghainese, French, Spanish
  • Countries Hong Kong, France

Cast

Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Ping-Lam Siu

Direction and writing

Directed by: Wong Kar-Wai

Written by: Wong Kar-Wai

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award45 wins & 50 nominations total

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