Comrades, Almost a Love Story(1996)
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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.
Comrades, Almost a Love Story Synopsis
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.
Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) is a drama and romance film directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun, released on November 2, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Maggie Cheung, Leon Lai Ming, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai and Kristy Yang Gongru. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 182 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Chan Ho-Sun
- Writers:
- Ivy Ho
- Producers:
- Peter Chan Ho-Sun, Raymond Chow
- Cinematographer:
- Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
- Production:
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO)
- Status:
- Released
Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) Trailer
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Comrades, Almost a Love Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maggie Cheung
as Lee Kiu
Leon Lai Ming
as Lai Siu Gwan
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
as Au Yeung Pao
Kristy Yang Gongru
as Fong Siu Ting
Christopher Doyle
as Jeremy
Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
as Yan
Irene Tsu
as Rosie Li
- Ding Yue
Ding Yue
as George
- Michelle Gabriel
Michelle Gabriel
as Cabbage
- Crystal Chan
Crystal Chan
as Cabbage's Manager
- Jane Choi
Jane Choi
as Yan's Friend at Barbeque
- Yu Ting
Yu Ting
as George
Key crew
Directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun, written by Ivy Ho, produced by Peter Chan Ho-Sun and Raymond Chow.
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Comrades, Almost a Love Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 182 ratings.
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Comrades, Almost a Love Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Comrades, Almost a Love Story online?
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Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) is available to stream on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Comrades, Almost a Love Story?
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The main cast of Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) includes Maggie Cheung, Leon Lai Ming, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Kristy Yang Gongru and Christopher Doyle. The film was directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Comrades, Almost a Love Story released?
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Comrades, Almost a Love Story was released on November 2, 1996 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Comrades, Almost a Love Story worth watching?
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Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 182 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Comrades, Almost a Love Story?
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Yes. The official Comrades, Almost a Love Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.