CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 1h 27m

Sparrow

Free as a Bird...

64%(88)IMDbDramaRomanceComedy

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.

Directed byJohnnie To

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
CN
Released
June 19, 2008
Studios
Milkyway Image

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Sparrow | 2008 trailer - Simon Yam, Kelly Lin

Sparrow | 2008 trailer - Simon Yam, Kelly Lin

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Kei

Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei

Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei

Chung Chun-lei

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

Bo

Lo Hoi-Pang

Lo Hoi-Pang

Mr. Fu Kim-tong

Law Wing-Cheong

Law Wing-Cheong

Sak

Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen

Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen

Mac

Lam Suet

Lam Suet

Lung

Henry Lo Chun-Shun

Henry Lo Chun-Shun

Mr. Fu's Henchman

Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing

Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing

Boy in Cap

Jackson Ha Chak-Shun

Jackson Ha Chak-Shun

Mr. Fu's Bodyguard

Creative team
Directed by
Johnnie To
Johnnie To
Written by
Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang
Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang
John Chan Kin-Chung
Produced by
Johnnie To
Johnnie To

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