Sparrow
Seen it?2008 | 87 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- If you count yourself among romantics and anyone who wants a laugh, this one's for you. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 27 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Kei is the experienced leader of a team of pickpockets — also known as "Sparrows" in HK slang. He enjoys a carefree lifestyle taking photos. One day a dashing beauty, Chun-Lei, suddenly appears in Kei's viewfinder. Kei is mesmerized. But behind Chun-Lei's attractive facade lies a mysterious past and a mission to set herself free.
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
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Johnnie To
- Simon YamKei
- Kelly Lin Hsi-leiChung Chun-lei
- Gordon Lam Ka-tungBo
- Lo Hoi-pangMr. Fu Kim-tong
- Law Wing-cheongSak
- Kenneth Cheung Moon-YuenMac
- Lam SuetLung
- Henry Lo Chun-ShunMr. Fu's Henchman
- Jonathan Lee Yat-SingBoy in Cap
- Jackson Ha Chak-shunMr. Fu's Bodyguard