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Romantic drama

A West Lake Moment (2005): Cast

A West Lake Moment (2005) movie poster

A West Lake Moment is a 2005 romantic drama directed by Yim Ho, starring Zhou Xun as Xiao Yu, Yim Ling and Chen Kun. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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A West Lake Moment (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Yim Ho
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A West Lake Moment About?

The premise of A West Lake Moment without spoilers.

Xiao Yu, a barista and cake maker at a teahouse‑café by West Lake in Hangzhou, lives a tranquil life after surviving a car crash with her caring friend Tong, who openly confesses his love for her. When A Qin, a carefree bachelor fleeing Beijing’s relationship pressures, celebrates his birthday alone in her café, curiosity sparks a deep conversation. Both discover striking parallels, while Xiao Yu faces Tong’s sincere affection and A Qin’s flirtatious nature, forcing her to choose between comfort and new possibilities.

A West Lake Moment Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • photo album
  • plant
  • nonlinear timeline
  • flashback
  • cell phone
  • surgery
  • stutter
  • scriptwriter
  • scene after end credits
  • loss of loved one
  • little girl
  • lake
+11 more
  • interracial relationship
  • internet chat
  • imaginary person
  • grandparents
  • fortune telling
  • chinese
  • car crash
  • cafe
  • bookstore
  • beijing china
  • animated credits
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Cast & crew

A West Lake Moment Cast & Characters

Zhou Xun leads the cast as Xiao Yu, with Yim Ling as Xiao Tong and Chen Kun as Qin. Directed by Yim Ho.

From the director

More from Yim Ho

More films directed by Yim Ho: Floating City, Kitchen, The Day the Sun Turned Cold and Homecoming.

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A West Lake Moment Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Yuan yang hu die” and “Mo cha zhi lian wei”.

Also known as
  • Yuan yang hu die
  • Mo cha zhi lian wei
  • 抹茶之恋味

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FAQ

A West Lake Moment FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A West Lake Moment, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A West Lake Moment?

A West Lake Moment runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was A West Lake Moment released?

A West Lake Moment was released on February 14, 2005.

Who directed A West Lake Moment?

A West Lake Moment was directed by Yim Ho.

More films by Yim Ho

Who is in the cast of A West Lake Moment?

A West Lake Moment stars Zhou Xun as Xiao Yu, Yim Ling as Xiao Tong and Chen Kun as Qin.

Does A West Lake Moment have a post-credit scene?

No. A West Lake Moment has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A West Lake Moment in?

The original language of A West Lake Moment is Chinese.

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