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Itchy Heart

2004 · 90 min Drama Comedy Romance
4.2 / 10 · TMDB

Truly reflecting Hong Kong people's attitudes of love and marriage, "Itchy Heart" tells a story of a married man who wants to look for excitement out of marriage by meeting someone new. As his wife going out for a trip, Chi-man's (Lau Ching-Wan) desires to new excitement have overwhelmed him as he meets beautiful and young Cherry (Cherry In) and his former girlfriend Bing (Carina Lau). After knowing his wife's affair, he decides to get divorced, without knowing whether he should give himself a second chance to be in love again. This is a comedy reflecting a so-real reality on marriage nowadays. With the detailed portraits of the characters' emotions, the story itself has successfully created echoes among the audience with its bitter-sweet scenario.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 七年很癢
Year 2004
Country Hong Kong
Genre Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.2/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the clash between farcical situations and poignant emotional revelations, exploring the fragility of commitment in a fast-paced world. It relies on nuanced character studies to depict how mundane dissatisfaction can spiral into profound personal turmoil.

What lingers after the credits roll is not just the humor, but a bittersweet aftertaste and a quiet introspection about one's own choices in love and loyalty. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong

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