In the Mood for Love

In the Mood for Love (2000)

PG
27/10/2000 (GB)
Drama, Romance
1h 38m

Feel the heat, keep the feeling burning, let the sensation explode.

Overview

In 1962 Hong Kong, neighbors Su Li-zhen (Mrs. Chan) and Chow Mo-wan (Mr. Chow) 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.

  • Wong Kar-waiDirector, Screenplay
  • Original Title

    花樣年華

  • Status

    Released

  • Budget

    $3,000,000

  • Revenue

    $15,867,968

Keywords

  • adultery
  • newspaper
  • secret love
  • martial arts
  • lovesickness
  • husband wife relationship
  • shanghai, china
  • marriage crisis
  • married couple
  • singapore
  • deceived husband
  • forbidden love
  • melancholy
  • neighbor
  • author
  • hong kong
  • extramarital affair
  • 1960s

Top Billed Cast

Maggie Cheung

Maggie Cheung

Su Li-zhen

Tony Leung

Tony Leung

Chow Mo Wan

Rebecca Pan

Rebecca Pan

Mrs. Suen

Kelly Lai Chen

Kelly Lai Chen

Mr. Ho

Siu Ping-Lam

Siu Ping-Lam

Ah Ping

Mama Hung

Mama Hung

Amah

Joe Cheung

Joe Cheung

Man Living in Mr. Koo's Apartment

Koo Kam-Wah

Mrs. Koo

Chan Man-Lei

Mr. Koo

Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung

Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung

Mr. Chan (voice)

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