In case I forget, congratulations to Leung Chiu-Wai for winning the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. In this film, I love his peevish acts and nonchalant lack of stare.
Set in a time when people of Hong Kong were known for their neon lights, poster-ridden lampposts, and distinctive hairstyles, the film has simple characters with complicated characters. But what captivated me was the plot that might seem too ordinary at the first glance, and yet outstanding in its storytelling. It was well-paced: no arcs have been rushed; each character has their emotional attachment. (I discovered later it was adapted from a manga) There were no excesses. Nice production designs too. This kind of combo might have been commonplace then; it is no easy sight today.
Set in a time when people of Hong Kong were known for their neon lights, poster-ridden lampposts, and distinctive hairstyles, the film has simple characters with complicated characters. But what captivated me was the plot that might seem too ordinary at the first glance, and yet outstanding in its storytelling. It was well-paced: no arcs have been rushed; each character has their emotional attachment. (I discovered later it was adapted from a manga) There were no excesses. Nice production designs too. This kind of combo might have been commonplace then; it is no easy sight today.