In the Mood for Love vs Minamahal

Minamahal has the higher audience score (9/10 against 8.1/10 for In the Mood for Love). In the Mood for Love is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 57m. In the Mood for Love is the older of the two (2000 against 2025). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

In the Mood for Love posterIn the Mood for Love2000 VS Minamahal posterMinamahal2025
In the Mood for LoveMinamahal
Audience score★ 8.1/10★ 9.0/10
Year20002025
Length1h 38m1h 57m
GenresDrama, RomanceDrama, Romance
Country–Philippines
DirectorWong Kar-WaiJason Paul Laxamana
Main castMaggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Rebecca Pan, Kelly Lai Chen, Siu Ping-LamMarnie Lapus, Phoebe Walker, Phoebe Villamor, Andres Muhlach, Ashtine Olviga

Synopsis

In the Mood for Love

In 1962 Hong Kong, neighbors Su Li-zhen (Mrs. Chan) and Chow Mo-wan (Mr. Chow) discover their spouses are having an affair. As they spend time together, they develop feelings for each other, but their relationship remains chaste and unspoken, reflecting societal constraints and their own moral compass.

Minamahal

An introverted high school flower enthusiast tries to win the affection of a love-hating visual artist by giving her flowers during key moments of her life. The movie follows their on-and-off friendship and romance from high school up until college, when the realities of life begin to unfold.

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