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Days of Being Wild (1990)
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Days of Being Wild (1990)

阿飛正傳

Crime, Drama, Romance • 1h 34m

Overview

Yuddy, a Hong Kong playboy known for breaking girls' hearts, tries to find solace and the truth after discovering the woman who raised him isn't his mother.

Director: Wong Kar-Wai

Best English-Friendly Release

Best Video Release

Best Audio Release

Format

UHD Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #435
2025: #436
2024: #428
2023: #418
2022: #418

Criterion Forum

Review

Picture: 8, Audio: 7, Extras: 6

Length

94 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

9 months ago

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Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release
Best Audio Release
Format
UHD Blu-ray
TSPDT
2026: #435
2025: #436
2024: #428
2023: #418
2022: #418
Criterion Forum
Review

Picture: 8, Audio: 7, Extras: 6

Length
94 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
9 months ago
Contributors

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