In the Mood for Love (2000) poster

In the Mood for Love (2000)

Movie 1h 38m ★ 8.1/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

DramaRomance

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Dating from 2000, In the Mood for Love sits in the drama and romance corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Wong Kar-Wai. The cast includes Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Rebecca Pan. The running time is 1h 38m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.1 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about In the Mood for Love

What genre is In the Mood for Love?
In the Mood for Love is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in In the Mood for Love?
Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Rebecca Pan, Kelly Lai Chen, Siu Ping-Lam appear in the main cast.
Who directed In the Mood for Love?
Wong Kar-Wai directed In the Mood for Love.
How long is In the Mood for Love?
In the Mood for Love runs for 1h 38m (98 minutes).
Is In the Mood for Love worth watching?
It holds an audience score of 8.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch In the Mood for Love?
Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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