Joy in Hong Kong
Seen it?1992 | 89 min | Romance, Crime, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and romantics. A good pick for a cozy night in.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 29 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
Joy flies to Hong Kong, where she meets her best friend Alain. With him, she visits the hottest districts of the city. She is kidnapped and imprisoned in a brothel and has to pay a high price for her freedom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leo Daniel
- Olivia GreyJean
- Roberto MaloneMarc
- Zara WhitesJoy
- Sydney PenwellAlain
- Bruce BaronHelmut