Affection (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Affection is a drama and romance film directed by Mandrew Kwan Man-Hin, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is told from the point of view of a high school girl called Jessie (Jessica Wong) whose talent for the Chinese board game Go has earned her the nickname ‘Queen Chess’. She balances her time between practising Go and hanging out with her boyfriend (Yau Hawk-sau Neo). The former seems to win for this studious girl, but it is clear she’s also seeking something to pull her out of this lonely life of late-night computer games.
Who’s in it. Affection stars Neo Yau as Cheng Sai Ho and Jessica Wong as Jessie / Queen Chess.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Affection 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 Affection page.
If you liked it. Fans of Affection tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Affection (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Affection change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Affection worth watching?
- Affection holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Affection?
- Affection stars Neo Yau and Jessica Wong.
- When was Affection released?
- Affection was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.