Chung King Express (1994)

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Chung King Express is a brilliant movie by director Wong KarWais, filmed in stunning, impressionistic splashes of motion and color. The story follows two lovestruck cops dealing with heartbreak. The first half focuses on Cop 223, who is struggling after breaking up with his girlfriend of five years. He buys a tin of pineapples with an expiration date of May 1 each day for a month, believing he will either reunite with his love or that the relationship will expire forever. The second half follows Cop 663 as he copes with his breakup with a flight attendant girlfriend. He finds comfort in talking to his apartment furnishings, but his routine shifts when he meets a new girl at a local lunch counter. This acclaimed film explores loneliness, connection, and hope in a deeply touching way.

Country: Hong Kong

Status: Completed

Released: 1994

Genre:life; Romance