Days of being wild (1990)

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Set in the fluorescent labyrinth of 1960 Hong Kong, Days of Being Wild is a dreamlike drama directed by Wong Kar Wai. The plot follows Luddy, a handsome yet self-destructive lothario played by Leslie Cheung. Abandoned at birth, Luddy ruthlessly seduces and forsakes women in a desperate quest for identity and permanence. When he beguiles the lovely shop girl Su Lizen, played by Maggie Cheung, he triggers a tragic chain of broken hearts, unfulfilled needs, and bitter alienation. This toxic cycle eventually spirals into naked obsession, inadvertent self-discovery, and shocking violence. As Su Lizen confides in a sympathetic policeman played by Andy Lau, several characters navigate their own search for intimate connection amidst the echoing rhythms of period rumbas. Boasting stunning visuals by cinematographer Christopher Doyle, Days of Being Wild is an intoxicating masterpiece of lush nostalgia and romantic conviction, featuring a stellar cast that also includes Tony Leung.

Country: Hong Kong

Status: Completed

Released: 1990

Genre:Drama; Romance; Crime