Synopsis
In 1937 Shanghai, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet-cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Ten years later, the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba-player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it they end up living in the same building unbeknownst to each other. Through a series of mishaps, he mistakes her new ingénue roommate for his love interest and wacky love triangle hijinks ensue.
Key facts
Cast
Kenny Bee, Sylvia Chang, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen, Tin Ching, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun, Shing Fui-On, Manfred Wong Man-chun, Fung Ging-Man
Original language
Cantonese
First release
October 11, 1984 (Hong Kong)
Setting
Shanghai
Crew
Screenplay
John Chan Koon-Chung, Raymond To Kwok-Wai, Sze-To Cheuk-hon
Producer
Tsui Hark
Cinematography
Chang Hui-kung, Lin Tsan-Ting, Peter Ngor Chi-kwan
Editing
Chew Siu Sum, Ng Kam-Wah
Music
James Wong Jim, Tang Siu-Lam
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Udine Far East Film Festival 2025 - Out of Competition
- Bolton International Film Festival 2024
- Cannes Film Festival 2024 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1987 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1985 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1985 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | October 11, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Japan | April 28, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 25, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Finland | March 1, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | November 8, 2024 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Germany | August 16, 1993 |
| Home video | France | December 2, 2005 |
| Home video | France | February 20, 2025 |
Full credits
| Director | Tsui Hark |
| Cast | Kenny Bee (Tung Kwok-Man), Sylvia Chang (Shu-Shu), Sally Yeh Chian-Wen (Stool), Tin Ching (King Clown), Loletta Lee Lai-Chun (Stutterer), Shing Fui-On (Gangster), Manfred Wong Man-chun (Gangster), Fung Ging-Man (Bald Rich Man Being Kissed), Woo Fung (Nightclub Manager), Patrick Lung Kong (Big Boss), Yue Ga-Hei, Helen Ma Hoi-lun (Chow Siu-sin), Huang Man (Chairman Yu), Tung Lo (Beggar), Ng Hon-Keung (Policeman), Siu Kin-Hang, Chang Diy-Mei, Tang Siu-Lam, Ding Yue (Mr. Ma), Henry Fong Ping, Wellington Fung, Lionel Lo King-Wah, Ken Boyle (Rude Caucasian), Sai Gwa-Pau (Rich Man Who Pinches Stool's Behind), Edward Leung Yiu-ming, Mok King-Wah, Ma Yin-Leung, Michael Lui Ka-Wah, Cheung Nam-Ngan, Tsui Hark (Pedestrian Who Gets Soaked), Keung Yun-Chuen, Che Hung, Lo Kin, Allen Fong (Beggar), Tsang Kwok-Chi (Photographer), Lee Chun-Wa (Police Officer), O Sing-Pui (Policeman) |
| Screenplay | John Chan Koon-Chung, Raymond To Kwok-Wai, Sze-To Cheuk-hon |
| Story | Yonfan |
| Producer | Tsui Hark |
| Cinematography | Chang Hui-kung, Lin Tsan-Ting, Peter Ngor Chi-kwan |
| Editing | Chew Siu Sum, Ng Kam-Wah |
| Music | James Wong Jim, Tang Siu-Lam |
| Visual effects | Yiu Yau-Hung |
| Costumes | Lee Pak-Yee, Poon An-Ying |
Additional data: TMDB.
