Chung Hing sam lam

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 55/100
Total warning time: 1m 9s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 40/100 (7s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with a woman in revealing clothing.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (25s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:12:10 - 00:12:20] Character smokes a cigarette.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:05:45 - 01:06:00] Character drinks alcohol in a bar.
Violence: 🟡 50/100 (30s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:30] A character is involved in a minor physical altercation.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:20:00 - 01:20:15] A character brandishes a gun but does not fire it.
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (7s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:25:40 - 00:25:42] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:15:30 - 01:15:35] Use of stronger profanity.
Chung Hing sam lam

Details for Chung Hing sam lam (1994)

Year: 1994
Certificate: U
Chung Hing sam lam Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 77
Votes: 63122
Gross: 600,200
Director: Kar-Wai Wong
Cast Stars: Brigitte Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Faye Wong

Overview of Chung Hing sam lam:

Two melancholy Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious female underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal server at a late-night restaurant he frequents.

Chung Hing sam lam FAQ

Q: Who are the main characters in Chung Hing sam lam (1994)?
A: The main characters in Chung Hing sam lam (1994) are He Zhiwu (played by Takeshi Kaneshiro), a lovesick cop, Faye (played by Faye Wong), a quirky snack bar worker, and Cop 663 (played by Tony Leung Chiu-Wai), another melancholic policeman. Brigitte Lin also appears as a mysterious woman in a blonde wig.
Q: What is the plot of Chung Hing sam lam (1994)?
A: Chung Hing sam lam (1994), also known as Chungking Express, follows two loosely connected stories of love and loneliness in Hong Kong. The first story involves cop He Zhiwu pining over a breakup, while the second focuses on Cop 663 and his unusual relationship with Faye, who secretly rearranges his life while he's away.
Q: Who directed Chung Hing sam lam (1994)?
A: Chung Hing sam lam (1994) was directed by Wong Kar-wai, known for his visually distinctive and emotionally resonant storytelling.
Q: What is the significance of the song 'California Dreamin'' in the movie?
A: The song 'California Dreamin'' by The Mamas & The Papas is repeatedly played by Faye in the movie, symbolizing her longing for escape and a different life. It becomes a recurring motif that reflects her restless and dreamy personality.
Q: Is Chung Hing sam lam (1994) part of a series or franchise?
A: No, Chung Hing sam lam (1994) is a standalone film, though it shares thematic and stylistic similarities with other works by Wong Kar-wai, such as its exploration of urban loneliness and fleeting connections.