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An Autumn's Tale

秋天的童話

1987 · 98 min · Drama

A young woman from Hong Kong arrives in New York for college and discovers that the boyfriend she came to join has been unfaithful. In Chinatown, her brash and seemingly irresponsible relative becomes an unexpected companion as both learn to navigate loneliness, migration, and affection far from home.

Why it’s here

Mabel Cheung’s Cantonese Hong Kong classic observes New York through migration, Chinatown community, and the emotional distance between home and arrival.

Runtime
98 min
Genre
Drama · Romance
Mood
romantic · thoughtful
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit · shorter watch
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