Sparrow (2008)
Original title: 文雀
Sparrow is a 2008 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Johnnie To, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars Simon Yam, Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei and Gordon Lam Ka-Tung.
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.
Quick answers
What is Sparrow about?
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.
When was Sparrow released?
Sparrow was released on 19 June 2008.
How long is Sparrow?
Sparrow runs 1h 27m.
Who made Sparrow?
Sparrow was directed by Johnnie To.
Cast
- Simon Yam as Kei
- Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei as Chung Chun-lei
- Gordon Lam Ka-Tung as Bo
- Lo Hoi-Pang as Mr. Fu Kim-tong
- Law Wing-Cheong as Sak
- Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen as Mac
- Lam Suet as Lung
- Henry Lo as Mr. Fu's Henchman
- Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing as Boy in Cap
- Jackson Ha Chak-Shun as Mr. Fu's Bodyguard
- Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit as Mr. Fu's Bodyguard
- Hung Wai-Leung as Policeman