Leaving in Sorrow
7.2
Leaving In Sorrow is a gritty, realistic portrayal of Hong Kong in the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis. It is the first Hong Kong production filmed in the "Dogme 95" style, using hand-held cameras, natural lighting, and real locations. The film follows a disparate group of characters--including a pastor, a magazine editor, and a slacker from San Francisco--who find their lives suddenly turned upside down by events beyond their control.
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Cast
15 people
Tony Ho
Alex Lai
Known for
Infernal Affairs
3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy
Duncan Chow
Ray
Known for
Seven Swords
Ivy Ho
Ivy
Vincent Chui
Ivy Ho Wan-Ming
Ivy
Also in
And Also The Eclipse
Patrick Kong
Francis Ng Chun-yu
As Self
Known for
Infernal Affairs II
Exiled
Duncan Lai
Ray
Yue Man-lok
Hong
Known for
Infernal Affairs II
Motorway
Crystal Lui
Chris
Sheung Ming-Fai
Kwong
Also in
Push
A Long Ride
Crystal Lui Kwok-Wai
Chris
Also in
Comeuppance
The Sparring Partner
Vincent Chui Director · Patrick Kong Pak-leung Writer Yip Shiu-Kei Cinematographer
First release December 1, 2001 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China · Languages Cantonese, Chinese, English
Production
Ying E Chi
Production
Hong Kong SAR China
Produced in
Languages
Original title
憂憂愁愁的走了
Original language
Cantonese
Spoken on screen
Cantonese · Chinese · English
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · December 1, 2001
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
March 13, 2003 · Festival du Film Asiatique de Deauville
Japan
April 16, 2017 · Japan & Hong Kong Independent Cinema Festival
Singapore
May 2, 2003 · Singapore International Film Festival
South Korea
April 27, 2002 · Theatrical
Taiwan
December 27, 2025 · Premiere · Transcendent Journey Film Festival
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