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2008

Sparrow

Directed by Johnnie To
Free as a Bird...

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.

Duration

1h 27m

Released

June 19, 2008

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6.5

Rating77

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Cast21

  • Simon Yam
  • Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei
  • Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
  • Lo Hoi-Pang
  • Law Wing-Cheong
  • Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen
  • Lam Suet
  • Henry Lo
  • Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing

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