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Chinese Box

1997 · 99 min Drama Romance
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1997
Country United States of America, France, Japan
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Wayne Wang
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (56 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Wayne Wang

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

John

Gong Li

Gong Li

Vivian

Maggie Cheung

Maggie Cheung

Jean

Michael Hui Koon-Man

Michael Hui Koon-Man

Chang

Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

Jim

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

William

Josie Ho

Josie Ho

Lilly

Chaplin Chang

Chaplin Chang

Homeless Man

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Russell Cawthorne

New Year's Party MC

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Emma Lucia

Amanda Everheart

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