In the Mood for Love

Kar-wai Wong Profile, by Thom Bennett

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Wong Kar-Wai's films have consistently explored the quirks and fragility of human nature as few filmmakers have ever been able to. While known mostly for his brash, rule breaking cinematic style, his films and characters consistently possess great insight into the small, seemingly insignificant moments that can change lives.

"In the Mood For Love" is the story of a young man and woman, both involved in romantic relationships, who befriend one another as both of their significant others are away on business quite often. Their friendship continues to flourish until it is discovered that their respective partners are having an affair with one another.

Film synopsis written for Film Scouts by Thom Bennett

Directed by: Kar-wai Wong
Written by: Kar-wai Wong
Starring: Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Rebecca Pan, Lai Chen, Ping Lam Siu, Chi-ang Chi, Man-Lei Chan, Kam-wah Koo, Hsien Yu, Po-chun Chow, Paulyn Sun
Original Music by: Mike Galasso
Cinematography by: Christopher Doyle, Mark Lee Ping-bin