City of Glass (1998) movie poster

City of Glass

1998 · 110 min · Director: Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting

City of Glass (1998) is a romance, directed by Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting. It stars Leon Lai Ming and Shu Qi. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 5.8/10.

What City of Glass Is About

Raphael and Vivian fall in love while studying at the University of Hong Kong in the seventies. Years later they die in a car accident on their way to a new year celebration in London. The two children left behind, his son and her daughter, come together after the deaths and begin piecing out the story of their parents that was never told to them. The film runs two periods together and takes into the account the change Hong Kong went through from the seventies to the end of the nineties. Leon Lai Ming and Shu Qi appear in Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting’s hundred and ten minute Hong Kong film, completed in 1998.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is City of Glass about?

Raphael and Vivian fall in love while studying at the University of Hong Kong in the seventies. Years later they die in a car accident on their way to a new year celebration in London.

Where can I watch City of Glass?

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How long is City of Glass?

City of Glass runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did City of Glass come out?

City of Glass was released in 1998.

Who directed City of Glass?

City of Glass was directed by Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting.

Who stars in City of Glass?

City of Glass stars Leon Lai Ming, Shu Qi, Eason Chan Yik-Shun, Nicola Cheung Sun-Yuet.

What is City of Glass's rating?

City of Glass holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 5.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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