Chinese Odyssey 2002
Seen it?2002 | 91 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Two pairs of siblings are destined for each other, but fate throws countless obstacles in the path. When the young Emperor and his sister contrive to leave the palace, they meet the loves of their lives in the town of Meilong.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeffrey Lau
- Tony Leung Chiu-waiLi Yilong
- Zhao WeiPhoenix
- Faye WongPrincess Wushuang
- Chang ChenEmperor Zheng De
- Athena Chu YanAmour Amour
- Rebecca PanQueen Mother
- Ning Jing
- Eric Kot Man-Fai
- Roy Cheung Yiu-yeungChu Liangshim
- Peter Chan LungHorse Thief