As Tears Go By
Seen it?1988 | 98 min | Drama, Crime, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved Touch of Evil or Get Carter, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wong Kar-wai
- Andy LauWah
- Maggie Cheung Man-yukNgor
- Jacky Cheung Hok-yauFly
- Alex Man Chi-LeungTony
- Wong AauMabel
- Ronald WongSai
- Chan Chi-FaiBilliard Parlor Thug
- William Chang Suk-PingNgor's Doctor
- Benz Kong To-hoiFat Carl
- Wong Kim-FungTony's Thug