# In the Mood for Love (2000)

> In 1960s Hong Kong, two married neighbors find profound companionship in the shadow of their spouses’ betrayal, while propriety turns affection into aching restraint.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/688

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Wong Kar-Wai
- Cast: Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Siu Ping-Lam, Rebecca Pan, Kelly Lai Chen, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho, Chan Man-Lei, Koo Kam-Wah
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118694/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, intimate, quiet evening, romantic reflection

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and longing in a time of betrayal.

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