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Sparrow

2008-06-19 · 87 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Romance · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Johnnie To
Production companies
Milkyway Image
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Simon YamSimon YamKei
Kelly Lin Hsi-LeiKelly Lin Hsi-LeiChung Chun-lei
Gordon Lam Ka-TungGordon Lam Ka-TungBo
Lo Hoi-PangLo Hoi-PangMr. Fu Kim-tong
Law Wing-CheongLaw Wing-CheongSak
Kenneth Cheung Moon-YuenKenneth Cheung Moon-YuenMac
Lam SuetLam SuetLung
Henry Lo Chun-ShunHenry Lo Chun-ShunMr. Fu's Henchman
Jonathan Lee Yat-SingJonathan Lee Yat-SingBoy in Cap
Jackson Ha Chak-ShunJackson Ha Chak-ShunMr. Fu's Bodyguard
Jeff Cheung Ka-KitMr. Fu's Bodyguard
Hung Wai-LeungHung Wai-LeungPoliceman
Chiang LoOld Pickpocket
Tong Pau-ChungOld Pickpocket
Chris ChungNurse
Buffalo Tang Tai-WoBuffalo Tang Tai-WoMover in Elevator
Manjit SinghMover in Elevator
Courtney WuCourtney WuHenchman (uncredited)
Cheung Chi-PingCheung Chi-Ping
Yeung Yee-YeeYeung Yee-Yee

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