Chinese Box (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1997 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1997, Chinese Box is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Wayne Wang, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Im Hongkong des Jahres 1998, kurz vor der Rückgabe der britischen Kronkolonie an China, kreuzen sich die Wege vier ganz unterschiedlicher Menschen: Der todkranke britische Journalist John verliebt sich leidenschaftlich in die Chinesin Vivian. Sie, die um das Studium ihres Freundes zu finanzieren, als Hostess gearbeitet hat, will aber nur ihn, den inzwischen erfolgreichen Börsenmakler Chang heiraten. Und dann ist da noch das Straßenmädchen Jean, das mit ungebrochenem Optimismus in die Zukunft blickt...
Who’s in it. Chinese Box stars Jeremy Irons as John, Gong Li as Vivian, Maggie Cheung as Jean and Michael Hui as Chang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Chinese Box has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chinese Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chinese Box tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Chinese Box (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chinese Box change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chinese Box worth watching?
- Chinese Box holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chinese Box?
- Chinese Box stars Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Michael Hui and Rubén Blades.
- When was Chinese Box released?
- Chinese Box was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.