Happy Together

1997, Lgbtq+/Romance, 1h 32m

39 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Happy Together's strong sense of style complements its slice of life love story, even if the narrative slogs. Read critic reviews

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Lai (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) and his boyfriend, Ho (Leslie Cheung), arrive in Argentina from Hong Kong, seeking a better life. Their highly contentious relationship turns abusive and results in numerous break-ups and reconciliations. When Lai befriends another man, Chang (Chen Chang), he sees the futility of continuing with the promiscuous Ho. Chang, however, is on his own personal journey and, ultimately, both Lai and Ho find themselves far from home and desperately lonely.
  • Genre:
    Lgbtq+, Romance, Drama
  • Original Language:
    Chinese
  • Director:
    Kar-Wai Wong
  • Producer:
    Chan Yecheng
  • Writer:
    Kar-Wai Wong
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  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Leslie Cheung
Ho Po-wing
Tony Leung Chiu Wai
Lai Yiu-fai
Chen Chang
Chang
Gregory Dayton
Lover
Chan Yecheng
Producer
Kar-Wai Wong
Director
Kar-Wai Wong
Executive Producer
Kar-Wai Wong
Writer
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