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Release Date:
29 September 2004 (Hong Kong) moreTagline:
Where everything ends... and begins (Spanish translation) morePlot:
He was a writer. He thought he wrote about the future but it really was the past. In his novel, a mysterious train left for 2046 every once in a while... more | add synopsisAwards:
22 wins & 30 nominations moreUser Comments:
A gorgeous, poignant film. moreCast
(Credited cast)| Tony Leung Chiu Wai | ... | Chow Mo-wan (as Tony Leung) | |
| Li Gong | ... | Su Li-zhen | |
| Faye Wong | ... | Wang Jing-wen / Android | |
| Takuya Kimura | ... | Tak / Wang Jing-wen's Boyfriend | |
| Ziyi Zhang | ... | Bai Ling | |
| Carina Lau | ... | Lulu / Mimi / Android | |
| Chen Chang | ... | Mimi's Boyfriend | |
| Jie Dong | ... | Wang Jie-wen | |
| Maggie Cheung | ... | Su Li-zhen | |
| Thongchai McIntyre | ... | Bird (as Bird Thongchai McIntyre) | |
| Wang Sum | ... | Mr. Wang / Train Captain | |
| Ping Lam Siu | ... | Ah Ping | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Ting Yip Ng | ... | (unconfirmed) | |
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Rated R for sexual content.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
129 minAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Malaysia:18SX (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Hungary:16 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Hong Kong:IIB | Brazil:16 | Portugal:M/12 | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Ireland:12 (video rating) | Ireland:15A (original rating) | Italy:T | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:18 | Spain:13 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12A | USA:R | China:17Fun Stuff
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The title of the film refers to the last year before the 50-year period the Chinese Government promised to let Hong Kong remain as it is. Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997. moreQuotes:
Mr. Wang: Our cabin attendants are superbly designed... But there's only one problem : when they've served on so many long journeys, fatigue begins to set it. For example, they might want to laugh, but the smile would be slow to come. They might want to cry, but the tear wouldn't well up till the next day... moreSoundtrack:
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2046 was directed by Kar Wai Wong, who also directed In the Mood for Love. This film is also lyrical, deliberately paced, and very romantic.
Without giving too much away, the film takes place in Hong Kong and Singapore in the 60's. The main character, Chow, is a writer and womanizer. Part of the story takes place in his work, a science fiction tale called 2046.
The story is told out of sequence, with past and present jumbled. In a clever use of irony, we gradually understand that the future is being used to tell the past. Some scenes are presented early, in a way that is confusing until the context is presented later.
There are 3 female characters who are in his life, and the story is segmented accordingly.
The cinematography is beautiful. Interestingly, Wong uses 3 colors nearly exclusively: Blood red, sea green, and yellow. Sometimes he will use light to make those colors stand out, other times it is the objects themselves which are in that color.
I would characterize the story as one of love and loss. There is one poignant scene where, after he realizes what has been happening, he states that timing is crucial in love.
The film is well acted, the characters are understandable if not necessarily ones we can identify with, and the story gradually allows itself to be revealed, a peek here and a peek there, until all the pieces fall into place.
Turn off the lights, cuddle up with a glass of wine, and see this one. Well worth it.