Chinese Eye (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, Chinese Eye is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Yasmin Ahmad, running about 104 minutes. “One Chinese Boy, One Malay Girl, One Unforgettable Love Story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 19-year old Ah Loong is in charge of a street stall selling pirated VCDs. Ah Loong is an incurable romantic with a unique hobby – he loves to read and write poetry. Quite content to carry on being the Romeo of the slums, Ah Loong's life takes on a sudden change one day when a 16-year old Malay schoolgirl arrives at his stall in search of Wong Kar-Wai films.
Who’s in it. Chinese Eye stars Choo Seong Ng as Jason, Sharifah Amani as Orked, Linus Chung as Keong and Harith Iskander as Pak Atan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Chinese Eye 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 Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chinese Eye tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chinese Eye (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chinese Eye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chinese Eye worth watching?
- Chinese Eye holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Chinese Eye?
- Chinese Eye stars Choo Seong Ng, Sharifah Amani, Linus Chung, Harith Iskander and Ida Nerina.
- When was Chinese Eye released?
- Chinese Eye was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.