A Moment of Romance
Seen it?1990 | 92 min | Action, Romance, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little 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 crime fans, romantics and action fans.
- The mood
- Gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After a young Triad member takes an upper-class girl hostage during his escape from a jewelry heist, the two find themselves falling in love, in spite of the repercussions caused by their forbidden relationship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$33 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Benny Chan Muk-sing
- Andy LauWah Dee
- Jacklyn Wu Chien-LienJo Jo
- Richard Ng Man-tatRambo
- Tommy WongTrumpet
- Bonnie Wong Man-waiAh Lin
- Sandra LangDee's Foster Mother
- Anna NgDee's Foster Mother
- Lau KongInsp. Kong
- Leung ShanShirley
- Chu Tit-woBrother Seven