Happy Together

Happy Together (1997) is a Hong Kong-Argentina drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai that portrays an emotionally intense tale of two gay men, Ho Po-Wing (Leslie Cheung) and Lai Yiu-Fai (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai), who travel from Hong Kong to Argentina to revitalize their troubled relationship. However, their tumultuous bond continues to deteriorate as they face challenges such as financial struggles, infidelity, and communication issues while living in Buenos Aires amidst Taiwanese communities. The film captures their stormy relationship with ups and downs, displaying a complex mix of emotions ranging from intense passion to violent fights that leaves the audience emotionally invested in their raw, messy, and heart-wrenching narrative. Despite the geographical distance from home and their efforts to begin anew, the couple's deep-seated issues persist while they long for a sense of belonging. The film's use of vivid colors and dynamically framed shots by Christopher Doyle enhances Wong Kar-wai's intuitive storytelling style, showcasing a powerful portrayal of love, loneliness, jealousy, and desperation. Happy Together is considered one of the most significant LGBTQ films of New Queer Cinema movement, receiving the Best Director award at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival among other accolades. Its themes, visuals & sounds continue to captivate audiences worldwide with its relatable illustration of complicated human relationships set against a picturesque backdrop.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Happy Together include In the Mood for Love, Secretary, Phenomenon, Forrest Gump, Coyote Ugly, Blast from the Past.

Happy Together was released for streaming on December 4, 2020.