No. 7 Cherry Lane
No. 7 Cherry Lane

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No. 7 Cherry Lane

2019
Movie
125 min
Mandarin

Set in Hong Kong in 1967 — a time of complex politics when it was still a British colony — No. 7 Cherry Lane revolves around a love triangle between a university student, a single mother and her teenage daughter.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users80%
Director: YonfanGenres: Animation, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man working as a driver for a wealthy businessman finds himself drawn into a complex love triangle with the businessman's young wife and a mysterious woman. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Hong Kong, the story explores themes of forbidden love, identity, and the lingering shadows of the past.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its stunning visual artistry and mature exploration of complex emotional themes. However, some found the narrative somewhat convoluted and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually mesmerizing with a distinct artistic style.

  • A poignant and mature examination of love and desire.

  • The narrative can be dense and challenging for some viewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique animation and its thoughtful, mature storytelling. Some viewers found it a bit slow or abstract, but the overall sentiment was positive, highlighting its artistic merit and emotional depth.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival (2019).

Fun Fact

Director Yonfan, who is also a renowned fashion critic and photographer, stated that the film was inspired by his own personal experiences and memories from his youth.

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