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As Tears Go By
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As Tears Go By

1988-06-09 · 98 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Crime · Romance

Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.

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Production details

Directors
Wong Kar-wai
Production companies
In-Gear Film Production Co. Ltd.
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,478,833

Top Cast

Andy LauAndy LauWah
Maggie Cheung Man-yukMaggie Cheung Man-yukNgor
Jacky Cheung Hok-yauJacky Cheung Hok-yauFly
Alex Man Chi-LeungAlex Man Chi-LeungTony
Wong AauWong AauMabel
Ronald WongRonald WongSai
Chan Chi-FaiChan Chi-FaiBilliard Parlor Thug
William Chang Suk-PingWilliam Chang Suk-PingNgor's Doctor
Benz Kong To-HoiFat Carl
Wong Kim-FungWong Kim-FungTony's Thug
Pong Keung-FaiPong Keung-FaiSai's Father-in-Law
Kan Tat-WahKan Tat-WahBig Mouth Kay
Pak YanPak YanFly's Mother
Kam Shan
Chui Si-Fei
Chun Kwai-BoChun Kwai-BoBodyguard in Final Scene (uncredited)
Fei PakFei PakPoliceman (uncredited)
Hui FanHui FanSai's Mother-in-Law (uncredited)
Wai ChingWai ChingUncle Kwan (uncredited)
Lam KauLam KauUncle Ba (uncredited)

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