Romancing in Thin Air
Rarified love in Shangri-La.
2012 · 1h 52m · NOT RATED
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Johnnie To
Overview
After his new bride dumps him at their wedding reception, a heartbroken actor winds up in the mountains, where he meets and falls in love with a widowed fan.
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