Itchy Heart (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2004, Itchy Heart is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Truly reflecting Hong Kong people's attitudes of love and marriage, "Itchy Heart" tells a story of a married man who wants to look for excitement out of marriage by meeting someone new. As his wife going out for a trip, Chi-man's (Lau Ching-Wan) desires to new excitement have overwhelmed him as he meets beautiful and young Cherry (Cherry In) and his former girlfriend Bing (Carina Lau). After knowing his wife's affair, he decides to get divorced, without knowing whether he should give himself a second chance to be in love again. This is a comedy reflecting a so-real reality on marriage nowadays. With the detailed portraits of the characters' emotions, the story itself has successfully created echoes among the audience with its bitter-sweet scenario.
Who’s in it. Itchy Heart stars Lau Ching-Wan as Poon Chi-Man, Carina Lau as Cheung Choi Bing, Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi as Cherry and Andy On Chi-Kit as Wil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Itchy Heart has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Itchy Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Itchy Heart tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Itchy Heart (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Itchy Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Itchy Heart worth watching?
- Itchy Heart holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Itchy Heart?
- Itchy Heart stars Lau Ching-Wan, Carina Lau, Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi, Andy On Chi-Kit and Coco Chiang Yi.
- When was Itchy Heart released?
- Itchy Heart was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.