Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong

ALREADY TOMORROW in Hong Kong

Comparison with "BEFORE SUNRISE" comes naturally, yet this drama pushes the envelop further. Chinese American girl Ruby strikes up random acquaintance with ex-pat Josh, spends seemingly endless hours in Hong Kong's gorgeous night scene, filled with interesting characters, but mostly indulged in each other's company. Director Emily Ting skillfully delivered the punches at the right time. Like when Ruby facilely tells Josh that Greg (or is it Daniel ) who is coming to Hong Kong to help Ruby pack for return to the states and imminent engagement. "Now I don't know what I want!" gasped Ruby, as the taxi driver announced she has arrived at her stop. Real choice to make, and up a whole level from "Before Sunrise" because that movie ended on platonic note but here Josh and Ruby are faced with life decision, right in the cab. Diaglogs were intelligent and reflect how two middle class early thirty couple would talk. What could have been done better - not much except, Director Ting could add more filler to time between the two meet again, to space out the time and show a little what their lives apart from each other is like. And it bothers me a little that a Chinese American girl living in Los Angeles knows nothing of the language and culture of her own people. Even after a year of her job assignment to live in Kowloon (the twin city) that she exhibits no familiarity of things Chinese. If you overlook these two flaws, you have a very intimate and engaging romance.

By the way I totally disagree with other review who called this movie poorly lit. The bar scenes at the Lan Qui Lane, the ferry boat, the street scene with the hawkers were brilliantly lit; the street opera set does look dark but in fact that is how it looks exactly . It is properly lit to capture the exact nuance of Hong Kong. Director Ting obviously knows and loves Hong Kong.

I really loved the movie it was so realistic ..I love how the plot developed and the conversation were normal and not forced ..I didn't feel like they were reading from a script it felt normal but the ending really pissed me off I was really sitting at the edge of my couch waiting for them to go up and make love ..I think that would have been epic ..I get wanting to be different and not cliche but it fell flat ..the ending was EXTREMELY disappointing

What an excellent little masterpiece of romance in an exciting location. The whole film revolves around two people talking and getting to know each other in a non-native environment, Hong Kong. She is Chinese but doesn't speak the lingo as she grew up in L.A. He has been in Hong Kong for a long time and speaks the lingo but is originally from New York.They are both attracted to each other but try to deny the attraction as they both have partners.

Jamie Chung plays her part very well. I have seen her in other movies, Eden for example, and not only is she a really good actress but she is undeniably gorgeous. Bryan Greenberg is her co-star and is equally talented as an actor.

An excellent romantic drama and totally believable. I have spent a lot of time in S.E. Asia and things really do happen there just like in the movie!

This film tells the romantic encounters happening over two nights in Hong Kong between an expat American man and an Chinese American woman.

It's so refreshing to see an English language film shot entirely in Hong Kong. The filmmakers obviously passionate about Hong Kong, and has incorporated many always of local life into the film. It's nice to see both expat lives and local lives depicted in the film, though I would like desserts and karaoke in the film too! The plot is very romantic, I can actually understand how the woman gets jealous despite having just met the man. It also briefly and superficially explores the cultural divide and barriers of a cross cultural relationship. I enjoyed watching this film.

How far would you allow your connection with one person to alter your life?

I found this movie very refreshing in this day, from a long line of cheesy romance wanna be movies, this one is set apart and definitely worth the watch.

I have watched it twice in one day and feeling refreshed with each watch, something about the story that sparks at realism, yeah the acting is not the best, the chemistry not that great but the movie has an undertone of something for those in relationships to really think about in regards to how they allow themselves to be accessed by other and the ultimate question of are you content in your relationship?