Movie·2008·1h 27m
Sparrow
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Country
Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese
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// overview
The Story
Original title: 文雀
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.
Written By
Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang, John Chan Kin-Chung
Producer
Johnnie To, Daneil Lam Siu-Ming
Cinematography
Cheng Siu-Keung
Music
Xavier Jamaux
Editor
David M. Richardson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Simon Yam
Kei
Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei
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
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
Hung Wai-Leung
Policeman
Chiang Lo
Old Pickpocket
Tong Pau-Chung
Old Pickpocket
Chris Chung
Nurse
Buffalo Tang Tai-Wo
Mover in Elevator
Manjit Singh
Mover in Elevator
Courtney Wu
Henchman (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Xavier Jamaux
Original Music Composer
Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang
Screenplay
Johnnie To
Director, Producer
John Chan Kin-Chung
Screenplay
Daneil Lam Siu-Ming
Executive Producer
Fred Avril
Original Music Composer
Chiu Suet-Ying
Executive Producer
David M. Richardson
Editor
Alvin Lam
Executive Producer
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