The read
Critics rate it 26 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Kei is the experienced leader of a team of pickpockets — also known as "Sparrows" in HK slang. He enjoys a carefree lifestyle taking photos. One day a dashing beauty, Chun-Lei, suddenly appears in Kei's viewfinder. Kei is mesmerized. But behind Chun-Lei's attractive facade lies a mysterious past and a mission to set herself free.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Critics rate it 26 points higher than audiences do.
88 audience votes
Key crew
- Andrew Fung Chih-ChiangScreenplay
- John Chan Kin-ChungScreenplay
- Xavier JamauxOriginal Music Composer
- Johnnie ToDirector
- Fred AvrilOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Simon YamKei
- Kelly Lin Hsi-LeiChung Chun-lei
- Gordon Lam Ka-TungBo
- Lo Hoi-PangMr. Fu Kim-tong
- Law Wing-CheongSak
- Kenneth Cheung Moon-YuenMac
- Lam SuetLung
- Henry Lo Chun-ShunMr. Fu's Henchman
- Jonathan Lee Yat-SingBoy in Cap
- Jackson Ha Chak-ShunMr. Fu's Bodyguard
- Jeff Cheung Ka-KitMr. Fu's Bodyguard
- Hung Wai-LeungPoliceman
Stills
Themes
thief