Director: Wong Kar-Wai directed "Chungking Express," released in 1994. Wong Kar-Wai, known for his visually stunning and emotionally resonant films, has gained recognition for his artistic approach to filmmaking. His work includes classics like "In the Mood for Love" and "Happy Together." With "Chungking Express," he showcases his unique style through a blend of romance and crime drama.

Plot: The film comprises two interwoven stories, both revolving around lovesick policemen in Hong Kong. The first story follows Cop 223 (Takeshi Kaneshiro), who encounters a mysterious woman in a blonde wig (Brigitte Lin) after his breakup. The second story features Cop 663 (Tony Leung) and his interactions with a quirky snack bar worker, Faye (Faye Wong). The film explores themes of loneliness, love, and fleeting connections through its poetic narrative and evocative imagery.

Awards: "Chungking Express" received critical acclaim and won several awards. It was awarded the Best Picture and Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. It also won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Stockholm Film Festival and was nominated for numerous other awards.

 

DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K + UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

¥ 4K digital restoration, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, both supervised and approved by director Wong Kar Wai

¥ One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features

¥ Interview from 2002 with cinematographer Christopher Doyle

¥ Episode of¬¨‚ĆMoving Pictures¬¨‚Ćfrom 1996 featuring interviews with Wong and Doyle

¥ Deleted scenes

¥ Trailer

¥ PLUS: An essay by critic Amy Taubin

Cover by Sarah Habibi, based on an original design by Nessim Higson