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Crossing Hennessy (Blu-ray) (China Version)

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No stranger to writing romantic comedies, screenwriter Ivy Ho ( Comrades, Almost a Love Story ) takes on her first romantic comedy as director in Crossing Hennessey . The film's title refers to Hennessy Road, a major roadway on Hong Kong Island that separates the two sides of Wan Chai district - one filled with nightclubs and hardware stores, and the other a middle-class residential district. It's also the symbolic line that separates Loy and Oi Ling, played by Canto-pop legend Jacky Cheung and Chinese actress Tang Wei, in her first film since her breakout role in Lust, Caution . With the two charismatic leads and a strong supporting cast that includes Paw Hee Ching and Danny Lee, Ho has crafted an intimate romance filled with memorable characters. Packed with breezy Hong Kong charm, it's not surprising that Crossing Hennessy served as the opening film of the 2010 Hong Kong International Film Festival. Loy (Jacky Cheung) is 41 years old. He still lives at home, and he seems destined to spend the rest of his life stuck in the family electronics store. One day, Loy's overbearing mother (Paw Hee Ching) sets him up with Oi Ling (Tang Wei), the niece of a toilet store owner. The two, however, already have romantic interests elsewhere; Loy is beginning a not-so-platonic relationship with his ex-girlfriend (Maggie Cheung Ho Yee), and Oi Ling is faithfully waiting for her boyfriend (Andy On) to get out of prison. Despite the lack of potential for romance, Loy and Oi Ling do strike up a friendship. Will it blossom into something more? China Version Blu-ray comes with trailer and photo gallery.

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