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Brief Encounter In Shinjuku (1990): Cast & Plot

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Brief Encounter In Shinjuku is a 1990 romantic drama directed by Gordon Chan, starring Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui as Leung Foon, Manfred Wong Man-Chun and Peter Lai Bei-Dak. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Brief Encounter In Shinjuku (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Gordon Chan
Genres
Drama , Romance , Comedy
Original language
Cantonese
Studio
People's Productions
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The story

What Is Brief Encounter In Shinjuku About?

The premise of Brief Encounter In Shinjuku without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The comedic sequel to the 1989 hit The Yuppie Fantasia, Brief Encounter in Shinjuku sees Lawrence Cheng return as Leung Foon, a thirty‑something Hong Kong yuppie dealing with love and marriage mishaps. After reuniting with Ann, the couple still faces issues: Ann works to be a better wife, while Leung strives to become a model, upright husband.

Brief Encounter In Shinjuku Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Brief Encounter In Shinjuku Cast & Characters

Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui leads the cast as Leung Foon, with Manfred Wong Man-Chun as Q Tai Long and Peter Lai Bei-Dak as Cunning. Directed by Gordon Chan; 16 actors are credited in all.

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More from Gordon Chan

More films directed by Gordon Chan, best-rated first: God of War, The Medallion, The Four 3 and The Four 2.

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Plot

Brief Encounter In Shinjuku Plot Summary

What happens in Brief Encounter In Shinjuku from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Leung Foon [Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui], Q Tai-long [Manfred Wong Man-Chun], and Pierre [Peter Lai Bei-Dak] take their wives and female companions on a leisurely sailing trip, hoping to unwind with friends and enjoy some time away from work. The group’s carefree mood is soon tested when Ann [Carol Cheng] Hui runs into her ex, Alan [Allan Fung Yi-Ching], a Médecins Sans Frontières doctor who has spent substantial time in Africa. Alan’s visit rekindles old feelings, and he privately invites Ann to consider moving to Africa with him, a plan she ultimately rejects. At the same time, Ann also rejects her superior KK Yeung’s [Eric Yeung Jan-Yiu] offer to immigrate and work in Australia, choosing instead to try to repair things with Foon.

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Brief Encounter In Shinjuku Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Brief Encounter In Shinjuku.

[Trailer] 小男人周記 II 錯在新宿 ( Brief Encounter In Shinjuku )
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How Well Do You Know Brief Encounter In Shinjuku?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which character invites Ann to consider moving to Africa?
Details

Brief Encounter In Shinjuku Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Brief Encounter in Tokyo” and “Tokyo Spring”.

Also known as
  • Brief Encounter in Tokyo
  • Tokyo Spring
  • The Yuppie Fantasia 2
  • 小男人週記2錯在新宿
  • The Yuppie Fantasia 2 Brief Encounter In Shinjuku
  • 小男人周记2：错在新宿
  • 小男人周記II 錯在新宿

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Brief Encounter In Shinjuku FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Brief Encounter In Shinjuku, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brief Encounter In Shinjuku?

Brief Encounter In Shinjuku runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Brief Encounter In Shinjuku released?

Brief Encounter In Shinjuku was released on February 16, 1990.

Who directed Brief Encounter In Shinjuku?

Brief Encounter In Shinjuku was directed by Gordon Chan.

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Who is in the cast of Brief Encounter In Shinjuku?

Brief Encounter In Shinjuku stars Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui as Leung Foon, Manfred Wong Man-Chun as Q Tai Long and Peter Lai Bei-Dak as Cunning, among 16 credited actors.

Does Brief Encounter In Shinjuku have a post-credit scene?

No. Brief Encounter In Shinjuku has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Brief Encounter In Shinjuku in?

The original language of Brief Encounter In Shinjuku is Cantonese.

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