# Chungking Express (1994)

> Two lovesick Hong Kong police officers navigate breakup, chance encounters, and the possibility of renewal in a restless romantic mosaic.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6129

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Wong Kar-Wai
- Cast: Brigitte Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Faye Wong, Valerie Chow, Piggy Chan Kam-Chuen, Kwan Lee-Na, Leung San
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109424/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, kinetic, late night viewing, reflective solo viewing

## Synopsis

Two cops navigate the complexities of love and heartbreak in a vibrant cityscape.

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