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Chinese Box (1997)

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The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.

Release Date
November 14, 1997
Runtime
1h 39m
Rating
5.8/10 (57 votes)

Director: Wayne Wang

Cast: Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Michael Hui Koon-Man, Rubén Blades, Jared Harris, Josie Ho, Chaplin Chang

Production: WW Productions, Le Studio Canal+, NDF International, Pony Canyon
hong kong
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Chinese Box

Chinese Box

5.8
99 min

The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/14/1997
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Cast

Jeremy Irons

as John

Gong Li

as Vivian

Maggie Cheung

as Jean

Michael Hui Koon-Man

as Chang

Rubén Blades

as Jim

Jared Harris

as William

Josie Ho

as Lilly

Chaplin Chang

as Homeless Man

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chinese Box about?

The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.

How long is Chinese Box?

1h 39m

When was Chinese Box released?

November 14, 1997

Who directed Chinese Box?

Wayne Wang

Who stars in Chinese Box?

Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung

What genre is Chinese Box?

Drama, Romance

What is Chinese Box rated?

R