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Hong Kong 1941

1984·Movie
1h 40min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Hong Kong 1941 fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, war, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Years later, a woman narrates her personal story of the Japanese takeover of Hong Kong in 1941. She's Nam, young, attractive, daughter of a wealthy rice merchant, and prey to painful, disabling seizures. Her boyhood friend is Coolie Keung, whose family used to have wealth; he's now impoverished, a tough kid, a leader, in love with her. Into the mix steps Fay, cool and resourceful, an actor from the north, intent on getting to Gold Mountain in the US or Australia. They form a threesome, but the day they are to leave Hong Kong, the invasion stops them. Fay must rescue Keung from collaborators, Nam falls in love with Fay, and danger awaits their next attempt to escape.
Historical DramaJapanese OccupationHong KongRomanceWarfareSocial CommentaryComing-of-AgeIntrigue

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hong Kong 1941 legally?

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Is Hong Kong 1941 worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hong Kong 1941 rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Hong Kong 1941?

1 h 40 min

Hong Kong 1941 runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Hong Kong 1941 in?

cnJapaneseChineseEnglish

It was made in cn, with some Japanese, Chinese, English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Hong Kong 1941?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hong Kong 1941 in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hong Kong 1941 use?

Star-Crossed LoversLove TrianglePineapple SurpriseRomantic RainLes CollaborateursUse Their Own Weapon Against ThemFraming DeviceCold-Blooded TortureFire-Forged FriendsTragic DreamAdvertised ExtraRailing Killand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Hong Kong 1941, including Star-Crossed Lovers, Love Triangle, Pineapple Surprise.