Chungking Express

Wong Kar-wai’s cult classic Chungking Express is a romantic, colourful and melancholy portrayal of love, loneliness and chance encounters amid the vibrant urban life of Hong Kong.

The film follows two police officers trying to get over their ended relationships. One falls in love with a mysterious woman wearing a blonde wig, while the other unknowingly becomes the focus of a young woman’s fascination as she begins to work her way into his everyday life.

With its dreamlike visuals, distinctive humour and iconic soundtrack, featuring California Dreamin’ by The Mamas & the Papas in a central role, Chungking Express has become one of the most beloved and influential films of the 1990s.

Directed by: Wong Kar-wai

Cast: Takeshi Kaneshiro, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Faye Wong

Running time: 102 min

Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English