Sparrow
“Free as a Bird...”
2008•1h 27m•6.4•Released
DramaRomanceComedy
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.
Director
Johnnie To
Writer
Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang, John Chan Kin-Chung
Languages
Cantonese, Mandarin
Studio
Milkyway Image
Cast
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
Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen
Mac
Lam Suet
Lung
Henry Lo Chun-Shun
Mr. Fu's Henchman
Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing
Boy in Cap
Jackson Ha Chak-Shun
Mr. Fu's Bodyguard
Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit
Mr. Fu's Bodyguard
Hung Wai-Leung
Policeman
Chiang Lo
Old Pickpocket
Tong Pau-Chung
Old Pickpocket
Chris Chung
Nurse
Production
Company
Milkyway Image
Producer
Johnnie To
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