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Comrades, Almost a Love Story

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1996 | 118 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 romantics. If you loved The Way We Were, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Jun arrives in Hong Kong from mainland China, hoping to be able to earn enough money to marry his girlfriend back home. He meets the streetwise Qiao and they become friends. As friendship turns into love, problems develop, and although they seem meant for each other they somehow keep missing out.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.8 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    22 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $16 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Chan

  • Maggie Cheung Man-yukLee Kiu
  • Leon Lai MingLai Siu Gwan
  • Eric Tsang Chi-waiAu Yeung Pao
  • Kristy Yang GongruFong Siu Ting
  • Christopher DoyleJeremy
  • Joe Cheung Tung-choYan
  • Irene TsuRosie Li
  • Ding YueGeorge
  • Michelle GabrielCabbage
  • Crystal ChanCabbage's Manager