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Sparrow

20081h 27mJohnnie To
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 93%

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"Free as a Bird..."

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.

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Thief

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What is Sparrow (2008) about?

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.

Who stars in Sparrow?

Sparrow stars Simon Yam (Kei), Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei (Chung Chun-lei), Gordon Lam Ka-Tung (Bo), Lo Hoi-Pang (Mr. Fu Kim-tong), Law Wing-Cheong (Sak). The film was directed by Johnnie To.

How long is Sparrow?

Sparrow has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is Sparrow worth watching?

Sparrow holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama, Romance, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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