Hong Kong Synopsis
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“Free as a Bird…”
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.
The 2007–2009 Hong Kong Window
42 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Sparrow sits at position #12.
Other Titles From Milkyway Image
The 2000s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Sparrow premiered. 146 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #325 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (61st percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.2 points above the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Drama productions specifically: #141 of 311 (top 45%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Cantonese |
| Spoken Languages | Cantonese, Mandarin |
| Production Companies | Milkyway Image |
| Runtime | 1h 27m |
| Release Date | June 19, 2008 |
| IMDb | tt0491044 |