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A Date in Portland Street

1995·Movie
1h 39min
65
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

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About

A couple from China, husband and wife, are estranged when the man relocates to Europe to pursue formal training in art. When they reunite some time later in Hong Kong during his summer vacation, they find that they've each grown emotionally, but in different ways. Will they be able to reconcile their differences?
Romantic DramaRelationship ChallengesEmotional ReconciliationCross-Cultural DynamicsCharacter-Driven StoryThoughtful PacePost-Separation GrowthHuman ConnectionContemporary Hong Kong

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65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Date in Portland Street?

1 h 39 min

A Date in Portland Street runs 1 h 39 min.

What language is A Date in Portland Street in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.