Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996)
Reviewed by: pablo on 1999-12-09
March 1, 1986. Two mainland Chinese immigrants arrive in HongKong. Over the next ten years their lives will intersect while they chase their dreams. It's great to see Maggie in a leading role again after nearly three years away, and Leon holds up his end pretty well too. Peter Chan crafts a nice subtle (almost) love story, coloring it with lots of nostalgia (Teresa Teng is featured prominently) and his trademark camerawork, whimsical touches, and quaint locations. The end drags a bit, but the closing shot makes it worthwhile.