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A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
Keep the feeling.
SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
01
Why this pick
Its stylised 1940s gangster world, exuberant physical comedy and sudden bursts of virtuoso action echo the lavish, good-natured charm of Miracles, while retaining a sincere belief in ordinary people.
02
Why this pick
Jackie Chan again combines intricate stunt comedy with a richly dressed early-Hong-Kong setting; its playful civic adventure and visual precision make it a close companion to Miracles.
03
Why this pick
Though less action-oriented, its old-fashioned comic sentiment, underdog warmth and faith in kindness recall the Capra-like emotional current beneath Miracles' bustling comic surface.
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Why this pick
For Miracles' ornate period Hong Kong and righteous, humane heroism, this offers a more sweeping and dramatic version, with graceful choreography and vivid historical pageantry.
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Why this pick
Its lavish production design, huge Hong Kong comic ensemble and fast-moving farce capture the pleasure of watching major performers turn a stylised world into a warm communal spectacle.
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01 / THE STORY
Chan plays Kuo Cheng-Wah, a kind-hearted country boy who is quickly cheated out of all his money by Tung (Bill Tung) when he arrives in Hong Kong. Depressed and destitute, he encounters Madame Kao (Gua Ah-leh), a poor woman selling flowers on the street; she urges him to buy a red rose, saying it will bring him luck. He disagrees at first but after looking at his suitcase, he finally agrees.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
Kuo Chen-Wah
Luming Yang
Madam Kao
Tiger
Uncle Hai
Tung
Ping
Chief inspector Ho
