# Happy Together (1997)

> Two Hong Kong lovers unravel in Buenos Aires as separation, displacement, and new connections expose the limits of their attachment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11026

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Wong Kar-Wai
- Cast: Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Chang Chen, Gregory Dayton
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118845/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, intimate, reflective evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss set against the backdrop of vibrant Buenos Aires.

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