Hong Kong Confidential

Sep 16, 2010

1h 28m

★ 6.0

Overview

One week in one of the most exotic and picturesque cities of the world. The day of changes comes when Amaya meets a charming Englishman, Paul and it dramatically changes Amaya's perception of her cultural and personal identity.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

KrukFilms

October Pictures

Hong Kong Confidential Trailers

Cast

Amaya

Kaori Momoi

Paul

Andrius Mamontovas

Renshu

Benz Hui Siu-Hung

Tao

Danny Lau Dan

Jasmin

Monie Tung Man-Lee

Lori

Kristīne Nevarauska

Dexter Fletcher

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