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Sparrow (2008)
Man jeuk (original title)

87 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  4 June 2008 (France)
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A gang of pickpockets roam the streets of Hong Kong.

Director:

Johnnie To

Writers:

Kin Chung Chan, Chi Keung Fung

Stars:

Simon Yam, Kelly Lin and Ka Tung Lam
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Simon Yam Simon Yam ...
Kei
Kelly Lin ...
Chung Chun Lei
Ka Tung Lam Ka Tung Lam ...
Bo (as Lam Ka Tung)
Hoi-Pang Lo Hoi-Pang Lo ...
Mr. Fu Kim Tong (as Lo Hoi Pang)
Wing-cheong Law Wing-cheong Law ...
Sak (as Law Wing Cheong)
Kenneth Cheung Kenneth Cheung ...
Mac
Suet Lam Suet Lam ...
Lung (as Lam Suet)
Chun-shun Lo Chun-shun Lo ...
Mr. Fu's Henchman (as Lo Chun Shun)
Jonathan Lee Jonathan Lee ...
Boy in Cap
Jackson Ha Jackson Ha
Ka-kit Cheung Ka-kit Cheung
Wai Leung Hung Wai Leung Hung ...
Policeman (as Hung Wai Leung)
Yee-Yee Yeung Yee-Yee Yeung
Keung Law Keung Law ...
Old Pickpocket (as Lo Hau Keung)
Chi Ping Cheung Chi Ping Cheung ...
Old Pickpocket (as Cheung Chi Ping)
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Storyline

A gang of pickpockets roam the streets of Hong Kong.

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Plot Keywords:

Pickpocket | Bicycle | Dinner | Bird Cage | Wallet  | See more »

Taglines:

Free as a Bird...

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

Cantonese | Mandarin

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Cultured Bird See more »

Filming Locations:

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$800,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Universe Entertainment, Milky Way Image Company, Newlink Development See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Germany: (Berlin International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The title, Man jeuk which means Sparrow in Cantonese, is a slang for pickpockets who are very good at what their job. See more »