Liu Yichang, in Cantonese Lau Yee Cheung, a notable writer and novelist in Hong Kong, one of his most notable stream of consciousness novellas "Tête-bêche" (《對倒》) inspires Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai's "In the Mood for Love", a 2000 Hong Kong film written, produced and directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring which two actors?
In the Mood for Love In the Mood for Love is a 2000 Hong Kong film written, produced and directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung. It is frequently listed as one of the greatest films of Asia. The film's original Chinese title, meaning "the age of blossoms" or "the flowery years" – Chinese metaphor for the fleeting time of youth, beauty and love – derives from a song of the same name by Zhou Xuan from a 1946 film. The English title derives from the song, "I'm in the Mood for Love". Wong had planned to name the film "Secrets", until listening to the song late in post-production. In 2016, BBC named ‘In The Mood For Love’ 2nd best film of the century. It has been selected as the Best Asian Movie in history by CNN.com.
A Chinese Ghost Story A Chinese Ghost Story () is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung and produced by Tsui Hark. The plot was loosely based on a short story about Nie Xiaoqian from Qing dynasty writer Pu Songling's "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" (聊齋誌異), and also inspired by the 1960 Shaw Brothers Studio film, "The Enchanting Shadow". The film was popular in Hong Kong and several Asian countries, including South Korea and Japan, when released. Most notably it boosted the stardom of Joey Wong, won Leslie Cheung popularity in Japan, and sparked a trend of folklore ghost films in the Hong Kong film industry, including two sequels, an animated film, a television series and a 2011 remake. The film was ranked number 50 of the Best 100 Chinese Motion Pictures presented at the 24th Hong Kong Film Awards.