As Tears Go By
1988, Cantonese. Directed by Wong Kar-wai.
Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 397 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch As Tears Go By
As Tears Go By is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Wong Kar-waiDirector
- Andy Lau Tak-wahWah
- Maggie Cheung Man-yukNgor
- Jacky Cheung Hok-yauFly
- Alex Man Chi-leungTony
- Wong AauMabel
- Ronald WongSai
- Chan Chi-FaiBilliard Parlor Thug
- William Chang Suk-PingNgor's Doctor
- Benz Kong To-hoiFat Carl
- Wong Kim-FungTony's Thug
- Pong Keung-FaiSai's Father-in-Law
- Kan Tat-WahBig Mouth Kay
Details
- Released
- 9 June 1988
- Original title
- 旺角卡門
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Wong Kar-wai, Jeffrey Lau Chun-wai
- Box office
- $1.5M
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As Tears Go By: quick answers
Is As Tears Go By worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 397 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is As Tears Go By?
As Tears Go By runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does As Tears Go By have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for As Tears Go By. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
As Tears Go By parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for As Tears Go By yet.
Which OTT platform is As Tears Go By on?
As Tears Go By is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like As Tears Go By?
If you liked As Tears Go By, try Young and Dangerous: The Prequel, Election, City of God.
Who directed As Tears Go By?
As Tears Go By (1988) was directed by Wong Kar-wai and stars Andy Lau Tak-wah, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Jacky Cheung Hok-yau.