Seven Years Itch (1987)
Original title: 七年之癢
Seven Years Itch is a 1987 Chinese-language comedy movie directed by Johnnie To, with a running time of 1h 22m. It stars Raymond Wong Pak-Ming, Sylvia Chang and Nina Li Chi.
An introverted businessman who doesn't get out much, Willie Ng recently celebrated his seventh anniversary, but his marriage seems to be hitting a slump. His wife is a Cantonese opera aficionado who often complains that her husband is boring and doesn't appreciate the arts. Willie himself is also eager for some action to break the monotony. When he goes to Singapore on a business trip, he encounters cute pickpocket Siu Hung at the airport, triggering off a series of events that puts his marriage in jeopardy.
Quick answers
What is Seven Years Itch about?
An introverted businessman who doesn't get out much, Willie Ng recently celebrated his seventh anniversary, but his marriage seems to be hitting a slump. His wife is a Cantonese opera aficionado who often complains that her husband is boring and doesn't appreciate the arts. Willie himself is also eager for some action to break the monotony. When he goes to Singapore on a business trip, he encounters cute pickpocket Siu Hung at the airport, triggering off a series of events that puts his marriage in jeopardy.
When was Seven Years Itch released?
Seven Years Itch was released on 5 March 1987.
How long is Seven Years Itch?
Seven Years Itch runs 1h 22m.
Who made Seven Years Itch?
Seven Years Itch was directed by Johnnie To.
Cast
- Raymond Wong Pak-Ming as Willie Ng
- Sylvia Chang as Sylvia Chang
- Nina Li Chi as Lam Siu Hung
- Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as John
- Woo Fung as Money Chin
- Cheng Kwun-Min as Sylvia's father
- Tam Sin-Hung as Sylvia's mother
- Wong San as Willie's colleague
- David Wu as Willie's colleague
- Lo Hoi-Pang as Willie's manager
- Cheng Mang-Ha as Rubbish collector
- Maggie Cheung as Jogger in park