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Moonlight in Tokyo

2005 · 94 min Comedy Drama Crime
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Intellectually impaired he might be, Jun (Leon Lai) is only dumb but not silly. Abandoned by his family on a trip to Tokyo with only a few notes in his pocket, he thinks he has found his guardian angel when he bumps into a former classmate, Hoi (Chapman To). But Hoi is no angel at all. He is just a grifter on the run from yakuza loan sharks. When Yan (Yang Kuei-mei), the owner of an escort service, is convinced the ingenuous Jun will mark a perfect gigolo, Hoi decides to transform his pal into Tokyo's most sought-after Lothario in order to eke out a living and to pay his debts.

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Original Title 情义我心知
Year 2005
Country Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand
Genre Comedy, Drama, Crime
Director Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs an unlikely duo from contrasting innocence and streetwise cynicism, relying on Tokyo's neon backdrop for this survival tale. It explores the blurred lines between using someone and caring for them, as a grifter's scheme gradually becomes a bond.

Those who tire of predictable comedies will find a story that balances awkward humor with genuine heart. What lingers after the credits is a quiet reflection on loyalty found in the unlikeliest of partnerships. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alan Mak Siu-Fai

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