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Comrades, Almost a Love Story

1996 · 118 min Drama Romance
7.9 / 10 · TMDB

Jun arrives in Hong Kong from mainland China, hoping to be able to earn enough money to marry his girlfriend back home. He meets the streetwise Qiao and they become friends. As friendship turns into love, problems develop, and although they seem meant for each other they somehow keep missing out.

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Original Title 甜蜜蜜
Year 1996
Country Hong Kong
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Peter Chan Ho-Sun
Runtime 118 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.9/10 (172 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Peter Chan Ho-Sun

— MovieFinder Editorial

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