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Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Why this pick
Its restrained, forbidden longing is conveyed through glances, ritual, and precisely composed images, letting intimacy grow in the charged spaces between words.
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MOVIE2000 1h 39m HKG
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Brief Encounter
Why this pick
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Decision to Leave
Why this pick
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Chow Mo-wan
Maggie Cheung
Su Li-Zhen
Rebecca Pan
Mrs. Suen
Tung Cho 'Joe' Cheung
Man living in Mr. Koo's apartment
Kelly Lai Chen
Mr. Ho
Man-Lei Chan
Mr. Koo
Szu-Ying Chien
Amah