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Catalog/Drama/In the Mood for Love
In the Mood for Love poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.0 / 100
2000·Drama / Romance·1h 38m

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

“Feel the heat, keep the feeling burning, let the sensation explode.”

Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.

Above the Line
Wong Kar-Wai·DirectorWong Kar-Wai·ScreenplayChristopher Doyle·Director of PhotographyShigeru Umebayashi·Original Music ComposerWilliam Chang Suk-Ping·Editor
Cast
Maggie Cheung·Su Li-zhenTony Leung Chiu-wai·Chow Mo-wanSiu Ping-Lam·Ah PingRebecca Pan·Mrs. SuenKelly Lai Chen·Mr. HoJoe Cheung Tung-Cho·Man Living in Mr. Koo's ApartmentChan Man-Lei·Mr. KooKoo Kam-Wah·Mrs. KooMama Hung·AmahPaulyn Sun·Mrs. Chow (voice)
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Wong Kar-Wai·Director
Writing· 1
Wong Kar-Wai·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Christopher Doyle·Director of PhotographyMark Lee Ping-Bing·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
William Chang Suk-Ping·EditorChan Ki-Hop·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Shigeru Umebayashi·Original Music ComposerMichael Galasso·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Wong Kar-Wai·Producer
By the Numbers
87.0
OF 100
Master Score
8.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$16M
ROI 429%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind In the Mood for Love's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Melancholy, Romantic
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A close-up of a woman with dark hair styled in an elegant updo, positioned against a textured red and orange background. The woman is facing slightly to the rig”

romancedrama
Key Elements
WomanEarringTitle Text
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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