Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1996, Comrades: Almost a Love Story is a drama and romance film directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Jun arrives in Hong Kong from mainland China, hoping to be able to earn enough money to marry his girlfriend back home. He meets the streetwise Qiao and they become friends. As friendship turns into love, problems develop, and although they seem meant for each other they somehow keep missing out.
Who’s in it. Comrades: Almost a Love Story stars Leon Lai Ming as Lai Siu Gwan, Maggie Cheung as Lee Kiu, Kristy Yang Gongru as Fong Siu Ting and Christopher Doyle as Jeremy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Comrades: Almost a Love Story has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comrades: Almost a Love Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comrades: Almost a Love Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Comrades: Almost a Love Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Comrades: Almost a Love Story worth watching?
- Comrades: Almost a Love Story holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Comrades: Almost a Love Story?
- Comrades: Almost a Love Story stars Leon Lai Ming, Maggie Cheung, Kristy Yang Gongru, Christopher Doyle and Eric Tsang Chi-Wai.
- When was Comrades: Almost a Love Story released?
- Comrades: Almost a Love Story was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.