Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Comrades: Almost A Love Story 甜蜜蜜

Released Year: 1996
Directed by 陈可辛 Peter Chan

Casted by:
黎明 Leon Lai as 黎小军 Jun
张曼玉 Maggie Cheung as 李翘 Qiao
曾志伟 Eric Tsang as 欧阳豹 Bao
杜可风 Chrisopher Doyle as 英文老师 English teacher
杨恭如 Kristy Yang as 方小婷 Teng
Story:
Jun came to Hong Kong to get a better carrier and stayed at his aunt place. He met Qiao who is working in McDonalds and also from China. Jun missed his fiancee Teng who is still in China but started to have an affair with Qiao.

Both of them work hard for a better future in Hong Kong. Both of them love Teressa Teng. Both of them only have each others as friend. A lot of of similarity pull them close to each other. But on the economy crisis, Qiao lose her money and force to become a masseur. Qiao met Bao, who is the head of a gangster.

One day when Jun decided to buy a bracelet for Teng, he bought a same one for Qiao and admitted he has fell in love with Qiao. Qiao did not want to become a third party in Jun & Teng relationship, she decided to leave and follow Bao. Few years later, Jun and Teng married and Teng move to Hong Kong. Qiao came to their wedding and show that she was good in her life.

After a few years, Bao ran away when being investigate by the police, Qiao flee with him, leaving Jun behind who decided to continue their relationship. However, Jun still decided to divorce with Teng when he found out Qiao left. Qiao and Bao live a new life in New York but Bao was killed by some local black guys who try to snatch his gold watch. Qiao is sad and forced to send back to Hong Kong. But during her escort to airport, she saw Jun who is riding his bicycle. Qiao escaped and ran after Jun. But no matter how hard she chase, she did not manage to catch up with Jun.

In 1995, Qiao got her passport finally to stay in USA but was shocked when discovered the super celebrity Teressa Teng passed away. Qiao finally met Jun when both of them is watching the news of Teressa Teng in a shopping window.
L² Scored: 8/10

L² Comment:
Maggie Cheung's romance movie is a must watch for everyone :) This film is make as a memorize for our beloved Teressa Teng who make a success in her carrier. Using the name of one of Teressa's song as the film title "Tian Mi Mi", this movie has also strike a success by winning a few awards such as Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress & Best supporting actor.

No comments:

Post a Comment