
29 Sep 2000

In the Mood for Love
In 1962 Hong Kong, two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses.
Three tales of love wrap around the true story of a blind and deaf woman named Theresa Chan. In the first an elderly shopkeeper is devoted to his sick wife. In the second, two teenage girls become soul mates and lovers. In the third a chubby security guard tries to find the courage to woo a beautiful woman who works in his building.
Herself (segment "Meant to Be")
Father (segment "Meant to Be")
Son
Mother
Herself
Security Guard
Ann
Father (segment "Finding Love")
Brother (segment "Finding Love")
Security Supervisor (segment "Finding Love")
Neighbor (segment "Finding Love")
Neighbor's Son (segment "Finding Love")
Jackie (segment "So In Love")
Sam (segment "So In Love")
Brian (segment "So In Love")
Jackie's Mother (segment "So In Love")
Sam's Father (segment "So In Love")
Sam's Mother (segment "So In Love")
Sam's Brother (segment "So In Love")
Son (segment "Meant to Be")
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