The Hand (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2005, The Hand is a drama and romance film directed by Wong Kar-wai, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. Miss Hua, a 1960s high-end call girl is visited by a shy dressmaker's assistant Zhang, to take her measure. He hears the sounds of sex, as he waits in her living room. He is drawn towards her but there is no meeting ground between the two individuals from completely different classes. She summons him when her client leaves. She tells him, she will supply him with an aid to his memory. He will think about her while designing her clothes, she says.
Who’s in it. The Hand stars Chang Chen as Xiao Zhang, Gong Li as Miss Hua, Feng Tien as Master Jin and Jianjun Zhou as Zhao.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The Hand sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hand tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hand (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hand worth watching?
- The Hand holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hand?
- The Hand stars Chang Chen, Gong Li, Feng Tien and Jianjun Zhou.
- When was The Hand released?
- The Hand was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.