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Comrades, Almost a Love Story

“This is not so much a story about people falling in love, but rather of two young hearts trying their best not to fall in love with each other.”

★ 7.9(179)19961h 58m

Drama Romance

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Good to know

Director: Peter Chan Ho-Sun
Release date: 1996-11-02
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Orange Sky Golden Harvest

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About Comrades, Almost a Love Story

Comrades, Almost a Love Story is a 1996 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun, starring Maggie Cheung, Leon Lai Ming and Eric Tsang Chi-Wai. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 179 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Comrades, Almost a Love Story in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jun arrives in Hong Kong from mainland China, hoping to be able to earn enough money to marry his girlfriend back home. He meets the streetwise Qiao and they become friends. As friendship turns into love, problems develop, and although they seem meant for each other they somehow keep missing out.

Cast

Maggie Cheung

Lee Kiu

Leon Lai Ming

Lai Siu Gwan

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

Au Yeung Pao

Kristy Yang Gongru

Fong Siu Ting

Christopher Doyle

Jeremy

Joe Cheung Tung-Cho

Yan

Irene Tsu

Rosie Li

Ding Yue

George

Michelle Gabriel

Cabbage

Crystal Chan

Cabbage's Manager

Jane Choi

Yan's Friend at Barbeque

Yu Ting

George

Themes & keywords

chinaromancehong kong

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Comrades, Almost a Love Story in South Africa?+

Comrades, Almost a Love Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Comrades, Almost a Love Story on Netflix?+

Comrades, Almost a Love Story is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Comrades, Almost a Love Story?+

Comrades, Almost a Love Story has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Comrades, Almost a Love Story?+

Comrades, Almost a Love Story stars Maggie Cheung, Leon Lai Ming, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Kristy Yang Gongru and Christopher Doyle.

When did Comrades, Almost a Love Story come out?+

Comrades, Almost a Love Story is a 1996 movie directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun.

What genre is Comrades, Almost a Love Story?+

Comrades, Almost a Love Story is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Comrades, Almost a Love Story?+

Comrades, Almost a Love Story was directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun.