# Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996)

> Two mainland Chinese migrants in 1990s Hong Kong circle a life-changing love through friendship, ambition, and years of almost meeting.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23209

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Peter Chan
- Cast: Maggie Cheung, Leon Lai Ming, Eric Tsang, Kristy Yang Gongru, Christopher Doyle, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho, Irene Tsu, Ding Yue
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117905/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, wistful, intimate, date night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and longing unfolds against the backdrop of Hong Kong's bustling streets.

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