Movie

Rose

1992 · 99 min

A gritty yet tender slow-burn romance set against Hong Kong's criminal underworld, balancing tense action with quiet emotional moments.

Directed by: Samson Chiu Leung-Chun
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama
Starring: Roy Cheung Yiu-yeung, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Veronica Yip Yuk-hing

Overview: Sullen insurance agent Rose reluctantly rescues a triad goon, Roy, suffering from hatchet wounds, and thus begins their slow-burn romance.
How it feels: Romantic, tense, dark and light. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, crime, violence, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Directed by: Samson Chiu Leung-Chun
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama
Starring: Roy Cheung Yiu-yeung, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Veronica Yip Yuk-hing

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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
crime
violence
betrayal
redemption
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild