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Sparrow

Free as a Bird...

2008 · 1h 27m · N/A Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by Johnnie To

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Overview

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.

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93%
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Fresh

An action film without guns or even that much violence, it unfurls like an elegant ballet.

G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh

Has a feather-light plot that flies in the face of credibility, but contains all the right components for an entertaining hit, like gracefully choreographed action sequences by martial arts veteran Yuen Biao, and a well-assembled cast.

Maggie Lee, Hollywood Reporter
Fresh

Yam's easy charm holds the pic together, and supports are are all solid, with Lam standing out among the sparrows and the Mandarin-speaking Lin fine as the skittish but crafty Chun-lei.

Derek Elley, Variety

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