Hong Kong, Hong Kong (1983) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1983 · 83 mins · Cantonese

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Directed by

Clifford Choi

Starring

Alex Man Chi-Leung, Charlie Cho Cha-Lee, Wong Chi-Wai, Liu Chun-Hung, Mama Hung, Thomas Sin Ho-Ying

The film follows Man Si Sun, a young woman who has entered Hong Kong illegally from mainland China, and Kong Yuen Sang, a carefree gambler who dreams of becoming a boxing champion. As they navigate the city's underworld and pursue their ambitions, their lives intersect, revealing the harsh realities and hopes of those living on the margins of Hong Kong society.