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6.4/10   119 votes
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Director:
Oi Wah Lam
Writer:
Oi Wah Lam (writer)
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Release Date:
20 April 2000 (Hong Kong) more
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
No depth more

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Cecilia Cheung ... Jeannie
Eason Chan ... Alan Hing
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ronald Cheng ... Johnny
Nicola Cheung ... Clara
Stephen Fung ... Danny
Goo-Bi GC
Candy Lo ... Heman
Nicholas Tse ... Kit
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Shi er ye (China: Mandarin title)
Twelve Nights (Hong Kong: English title)
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Runtime:
92 min
Country:
Hong Kong
Language:
Cantonese
Color:
Color
Certification:
South Korea:15

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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
No depth, 10 February 2003
5/10
Author: Lester Mak (leekandham) from London, UK

The idea was there, and probably it'd make a good book, but I'm afraid this is no Shakespeare, either literally or not.

Twelve Nights tells of the ups and downs of a relationship, not over 12 consecutive nights as the story might suggest, but 12 particular snapshots. Jeannie (Cecilia Cheung) turns up to her birthday party only to find that her boyfriend may be cheating on her. Meanwhile, Alan (Eason) and his girlfriend are on the verge of breakup. They meet after Jeannie's party, as Alan accompanies her back to her flat. A relationship blooms and eventually, the natural questions are asked.

The scenes in this film are unfortunately too short. Given that all Chinese films have this unwritten rule (or maybe it is written), that films have to be an hour and a half long and no longer, 12 nights only leaves on average 7.5 minutes for each night... As a consequence the characters can't really develop very much, and I'm left feeling that I wish I knew the characters a little bit more before the end. And that's the real downfall. For me, it appears there isn't that much the actors have to do except go through the motions. There is very little depth in the story.

Ultimately, though, this film was a stepping stone for two talented actors. Eason Chan and Cecilia Cheung have done well since and well deserved. But for this film, I'm afraid it's probably one to leave on the shelf unless you want the full collection of films of either actor.

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