As Tears Go By

Wong Kar-wai’s debut observes a gangster caught between cousinly affection and loyalty to a chaotic accomplice. When duty and desire collide he’s forced to navigate allegiances or lose everything. The result feels more like homework than heartbreak.

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Wong Kar-Wai directed As Tears Go By in 1988. See Wong Kar-Wai's full filmography, where to start with Wong Kar-Wai, or where to go after you've seen everything by Wong Kar-Wai.

As Tears Go By was released in 1988 (CN original-language production), with a runtime of 98 minutes.