The Flaneur (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, The Flaneur is a drama film directed by Lai Ming Yan, running about 35 minutes.
What it’s about. Two men, a suit and tie by day, turn urban strollers at night and loiter aimlessly around the labyrinth of streets, MTR stations, bars and playgrounds, seeking an escapade from responsibilities that weigh heavily on the mind and fatigue that never goes away. A young woman who has all the time to kill goes to movies and private gigs and answers a stream of inconsequential calls. For a doomsday believer who distributes leaflets to ‘help’ non-believer, it’s Apocalypse Now! It’s inevitable their paths cross at some junctures just as the night passes and a new day dawns.
Who’s in it. The Flaneur stars Angel Koo Tsui-Ying as Preacher, Monsha Wong as Movie and music lover, Eric Christopher Chow as Junior Colleague and Clifford Tsang Man-Wai as Senior Colleague.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Flaneur 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 The Flaneur page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flaneur tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flaneur (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flaneur change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flaneur worth watching?
- The Flaneur holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Flaneur?
- The Flaneur stars Angel Koo Tsui-Ying, Monsha Wong, Eric Christopher Chow and Clifford Tsang Man-Wai.
- When was The Flaneur released?
- The Flaneur was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 35 minutes.