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Sorry, this movie sucks

Good concept, poorly executed.

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

I have to say, this film wasn't expected because I didn't plan on watching this but I'm glad to have done! I tried not to cry when Sam killed himself when his father found out that he was starting to have a gay realtionship with Jet. I have to agree with some of the reviewers here that you could get lost in the plot, there's too many things going on and I found it doesn't give you much focus on actually to focus on. Do we focus on Sam's past? Do we focus on Jets hustling job? Or do we focus on Chin falling in love with Sam? Do we focus on Kana on her lesbian adventures ? It was really confusing like who are we meant to focus on here lol??!!Anyways it wasn't a bad film and this is my first time to actually watch a Chinese gay film. I would recommend people to watch this but they have to get ready for confusion so that is why I'm giving this a 7/10 rating!

I managed to buy this DVD when I was based in HK in the late 90's, a time of my Life I loved and will never forget. The movie is based on a true story, partly, when a society playboy DID take numerous photographs of serving, young Police Officers, many of whom worked in the Happy Valley Police Station on HK Island ; I read the Press reports in 1995, and I had a flat a stone's throw from this police Stn. I recognised, indeed frequented many of the bars and cafes featured in the film, and met Terence Yin (KS in the film) in Staunton's Bar in Central on HK Island, and he kindly scribbled his autograph for me in 2001. The street Life of the Territory is lovingly filmed by the director, Yonfan, (whom I saw often in HK) and choice of actors ideal, excepting the cameo role by the Western film critic. Daniel Wu does well in his role of Sam, showing his unhappiness when required and his young modesty and loyalty to Jet(Stephen Fung, rumoured in the 90's to be bisexual in HK) when he felt he should be, but Jet was immature and realised too late he did love Sam and was for a time loved in return. It accurately portrays gay life in HK pre-Handover and the background music is haunting. This film will forever be for me my memento of my happy years in HK and the many friends I knew then, and may well be others who are gay and were based in the former Colony. Finally, in some ways it is a film about a lost love and a missed opportunity for a deep and lasting love over fleeting sexual encounters and the superficiality of many gay/bi relationships. Come the end of the film, I really was choked up. The subtitles are well enough done and not the distraction referred to by another reviewer here ; definitely buy this DVD for a romantic film, in a romantic city setting, and a period of Time now gone.

i watched the movie because there's daniel wu, but i was really impressed by the story( i didn't know it's a gay movie). really touching towards the end. the director skillfully captured the beautiful moments of the actors. all actors are remarkably glamorous. if you're looking for story, this is up to standard. if you're looking for cute hunks, this is more than what you can ever want. if you're looking for skillful acting, it's quite disappointing since all are young actors, but they're still pleasure to eyes. eventually, one will learn to understand homosexuals more, which is the best lesson after watching the movie. definitely worth the time and money!

> Tragic story of young Chinese man forced to choose between love and family > honor. Based on a true police file. . The destiny seems inevitable > given the time and place.