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Comrades, Almost a Love Story

1996Movie1 h 58 min

DramaRomance
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes91%92%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic drama movie about history and everyday modern life, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

This is not so much a story about people falling in love, but rather of two young hearts trying their best not to fall in love with each other.

Jun arrives in Hong Kong from mainland China, hoping to be able to earn enough money to marry his girlfriend back home. He meets the streetwise Qiao and they become friends. As friendship turns into love, problems develop, and although they seem meant for each other they somehow keep missing out.

Feels like

  • Sprawling Romantic Drama
  • Immigrant Story
  • Bittersweet Love Story
  • Destiny & Missed Connections
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Hong Kong Setting
  • Nostalgic & Melancholy
  • Character-Driven
  • Epic Romance

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Peter Chan
Written by
Ivy Ho
Produced by
Peter Chan, Raymond Chow
Music by
Chiu Tsang-Hei, Jun Fun Chiu

Everyone

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Facts

November 2, 1996 · 1 h 58 min · Drama, Romance

Released
November 2, 1996
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
cn
Also spoken
Chinese, English
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
2 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Comrades, Almost a Love Story?"

Questions about Comrades, Almost a Love Story

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Where can I stream Comrades, Almost a Love Story?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Comrades, Almost a Love Story worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%).

Is Comrades, Almost a Love Story good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Comrades, Almost a Love Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Comrades, Almost a Love Story in English?

cnChineseEnglish

No, it was made in cn, with some Chinese and English.