Fallen Angels

Two live wires in a humid Hong Kong map cross paths as a skilled killer tries to shed the violence that haunts his days. He moves through smoky rooms and crowded streets, dodging threats and old habits with a cool, wary energy. His partner, meanwhile, harbors a hidden pull toward him that complicates every choice they make. External forces close in, stopping at nothing to pull him back into the maelstrom they both inhabit. The story follows a series of tense vignettes and late night exchanges that sketch fate, risk, and desire without offering neat absolutes. It’s about how orbiting lovers and lone assassins collide and drift apart under neon skies. Its silhouettes linger after the last scene.

Released in 1995, Fallen Angels was directed by Wong Kar-Wai and written as an original screenplay inspired by his mood rather than a published source. The ensemble includes Leon Lai Ming, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Michele Reis, Charlie Yeung, and Karen Mok.

Box office data for Fallen Angels is not widely reported; there are no readily available worldwide gross figures in standard references. The film circulated primarily in art house circuits and regional markets. Box office figures are scarce in widely cited databases, reflecting the film's niche release.

Culturally, the film stands out for its stylized visuals and fractured storytelling that echo Wong Kar Wai's signature cinema. Its neon drenched streets and compact, intimate exchanges have influenced later HK arthouse work and the way crime and romance collide on screen. Its rhythm echoes late night city rhythms.

Critics often highlight the mood and brisk pace over conventional plot, praising the film's moodier tone and urban loneliness. Themes include desire versus danger, the lure of anonymity in a crowded city, and the cost of choices made in the dark. The critics also note its quiet legacy.