Sparrow (2008)
1h 27m
Running Time
June 19, 2008Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Simon Yam
Kei
Kelly Lin
Chung Chun Lei
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Bo
Lo Hoi-Pang
Mr. Fu Kim-tong
Law Wing-Cheong
Sak
Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen
Mac
Lam Suet
Lung
Henry Lo Chun-Shun
Mr. Fu's Henchman
Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing
Boy in Cap
Jackson Ha Chak-Shun
Mr. Fu's Bodyguard
Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit
Mr. Fu's Bodyguard
Johnnie To Kei-Fung
Director
Hung Wai-Leung
Policeman
Chiang Lo
Old Pickpocket
John Chan Kin-Chung
Writer
Tong Pau-Chung
Old Pickpocket
Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang
Writer
Chris Chung
Nurse
Fred Avril
Composer
Tang Tai-Wo
Mover in Elevator
Xavier Jamaux
Composer
Manjit Singh
Mover in Elevator
Ernst Mausser
Tourist (uncredited)
Cheng Siu-Keung
Cinematographer
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 19, 2008
Original Name文雀
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 27m
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
thief
Wiki.
Sparrow (Chinese: 文雀; pinyin: Wen que; Cantonese Yale: Man4 jeuk3) is a 2008 Hong Kong caper film produced and directed by Johnnie To. The film stars veteran Milkyway Image cast and crew alumni Simon Yam, Gordon Lam, Law Wing-cheung and Kenneth Cheung as a small gang of pickpockets, with each member being mysteriously approached by a beautiful Taiwanese woman (Kelly Lin) with a hidden agenda.
Sparrow remained in pre-production for three years from 2005 to 2008, with To shooting the film in between other projects. The film was selected in competition at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival, premiering during the festival in February 2008. It was released in Hong Kong on 19 June 2008.
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