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.
Cinematography
Every frame looks like a Wong Kar-wai fever dream.
Direction
Johnnie To turns pickpocketing into synchronized swimming.
Score
Music becomes another character entirely.
Director
Johnnie To
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
HK
