Chinese Box (1997) unfolds on the eve of the New Year in 1996, as John, portrayed by Jeremy Irons, navigates the intricate world of Chinese business elites and British officials in opulent nightclubs. The political landscape of transition is filtered through his personal connections. John finds himself deeply in love with Vivian, played by Gong Li, a woman he encountered in Beijing who is now employed at a club owned by Chang, portrayed by Michael Hui. Chang, however, seeks respectability and is reluctant to marry Vivian due to her troubled past. Following a personal crisis, John embarks on a journey with a camcorder to document the final days of British rule. He becomes captivated by Jean, a mysterious figure who conceals half her face with a scarf while aggressively peddling peculiar items on the streets. Maggie Cheung delivers a manic performance as Jean, embodying the enigmatic and strange essence of Hong Kong.
Chinese Box (1997)
1997 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Wayne Wang
Cast Jeremy Irons · Gong Li · Maggie Cheung · Ricky Hui · Rubén Blades · Jared Harris · Josie Ho · Ralph Lister · François Chau · Ken Bennett · Winston Ellis
Soundtrack Graeme Revell
Screenplay Jean-Claude Carrière · Larry Gross · Rachel Ingalls · Paul Theroux · Wayne Wang
Cinematography Vilko Filac
Technical sheet
Title Chinese Box
Original title Chinese Box
Year 1997
Type Movie
Length 110 min.
Country United States
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