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Sparrow
Free as a Bird...
Genres
DramaRomanceComedy
Overview
Kei is the experienced leader of a team of pickpockets — also known as "Sparrows" in HK slang. He enjoys a carefree lifestyle taking photos. One day a dashing beauty, Chun-Lei, suddenly appears in Kei's viewfinder. Kei is mesmerized. But behind Chun-Lei's attractive facade lies a mysterious past and a mission to set herself free.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
87 min
Release Date
2008-06-19
Status
Released
Original Language
Vote Count
77
Vote Average
6.455
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Simon Yam
Kei
Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei
Chung Chun Lei
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Bo
Lo Hoi-Pang
Mr. Fu Kim-Tong
Law Wing-Cheong
Sak
Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen
Mac
Lam Suet
Lung
Henry Lo
Mr. Fu's Henchman
Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing
Boy in Cap
Jackson Ha Chak-Shun
Mr. Fu's Bodyguard
Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit
Mr. Fu's Bodyguard
Hung Wai-Leung
Policeman
Chiang Lo
Old Pickpocket
Tong Pau-Chung
Old Pickpocket
Chris Chung
Nurse
Tang Tai-Wo
Mover in Elevator
Manjit Singh
Mover in Elevator
Courtney Wu
Henchman (uncredited)
Cheung Chi-Ping
Yee-Yee Yeung
Ernest Mauser
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