As Tears Go By
1988 · Movie · 98 min · ★ 7.0 · 76% critics
A mid-level gangster finds himself drawn to his beautiful cousin, but love doesn’t slow down the violence around him. He must keep protecting his volatile partner-in-crime and friend while navigating loyalty, danger, and shifting feelings.
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Details
- Original title
- 旺角卡門
- Years
- 1988
- Release date
- 1988-06-09
- Language
- CN
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 76/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (374 votes)
About
Choose this if you want a gritty Hong Kong crime story with a romantic undercurrent and bold, stylish energy; Not for you if you dislike confusing fast pacing or prefer a straightforward gangster formula like Fallen Angels or Chungking Express.
Pros: intense triad energy; emotional relationships; striking Hong Kong mood | Cons: fast pacing confuses; music overstays; uneven romance
Themes
- gangster
- triad
- kowloon
Cast & crew
Andy Lau
as Wah
Maggie Cheung
as Ngor
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
as Fly
Alex Man Chi-Leung
as Tony
Wong Aau
as Mabel
Ronald Wong
as Sai
Chan Chi-Fai
as Billiard Parlor Thug
William Chang Suk-Ping
as Ngor's Doctor
Benz Kong To-Hoi
as Fat Carl
Wong Kim-Fung
as Tony's Thug
Directed by Wong Kar-Wai