Moonlight Express (1999 Film)

Moonlight Express (Chinese: 星月童话) is a 1999 Hong Kong feature film directed by Daniel Lee. The production features a multilingual cast and crew, combining elements of romance and drama.

Background and Production

The film was directed by Daniel Lee. The screenplay was co-written by Yumiko Aoyagi, Susan Chan, Chi-Leung Law, and Sin Ling Yeung. Production duties were handled by Catherine Hun and Takashige Ichise, with cinematography managed by Kwok-Man Keung. Principal photography and release took place in Hong Kong, with the theatrical release occurring on April 1, 1999, primarily in the Cantonese language.

Plot

The narrative follows Tung, whose fiancé Tatsuya Misawa dies in an automobile accident. Seeking distraction, Tung takes a trip to Hong Kong, where she meets Ka Bo, a man who bears a striking resemblance to Tatsuya. Ka Bo, a former police officer, works an undercover assignment to cope with the trauma surrounding his girlfriend Hitomi's suicide. As Tung persistently pursues a connection, Ka Bo's emotional detachment begins to soften, though complications arise during an undercover police mission.

Cast

The primary cast members include:

• Leslie Cheung as Karbo and Tatsuya Misawa
• Takako Tokiwa as Hitomi
• Yuka Hoshino
• Jack Kao
• Bak Ka-Sin
• Heung Kam Lee
• Sam Lee
• Liu Kai-Chi
• Mars
• Jude Poyer
• Austin Wai
• Jimmy Wong Ga Lok
• Michelle Yeoh in a special appearance as Sis