In the Mood for Love
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In the Mood for Love

Best from age 14 · PG · 2000 · 99 min

In the Mood for Love

In 1960s Hong Kong, a man and woman living in the same building discover their spouses are having an affair. They form a quiet bond, navigating their complex feelings and the societal expectations around them.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

None

0/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

3/10

Scary moments

None

0/10

Heads up

  • Infidelity as a central theme
  • Characters smoke frequently
  • Emotional intensity throughout

Models well

  • Empathy and understanding
  • Emotional resilience
  • Navigating difficult truths

Talk about it after

  • Coping with betrayal
  • Different forms of love
  • Societal expectations vs. personal feelings
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Cast & crew

Lucy Liu on IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (2000)

Re-release Trailer

TIFF Press Conference (2000)

Official Restoration Trailer

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