Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Romantic drama

Intimates (1997): Cast

Intimates (1997) movie poster

Intimates is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Jacob Cheung, starring Charlie Yeung as Foon, Chin Ka-Lok and Carina Lau. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.

Intimates (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Jacob Cheung
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Intimates About?

The premise of Intimates without spoilers.

Foon flees an arranged marriage by traveling the road of a Ji Sor. She begins an affair with Shing, which results in pregnancy, and a botched abortion nearly kills her. Wan, a young silk‑factory owner, saves her, and together they navigate their own romances, offering a portrait of women’s lives in the 1940s. Their journey underscores the era’s harsh realities.

Intimates Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • silk
  • abortion
  • f rated
  • childhood sweetheart
  • past and present
  • world war two
  • romantic rivalry
  • woman architect
  • train
  • suicide attempt
  • sex
  • sexuality
+38 more
  • self worth
  • self sacrifice
  • self abortion
  • searching for lost love
  • rejected lover
  • pregnancy
  • pregnant woman rejected by lover
  • polygamy
  • perseverance
  • mistress
  • male dominated society
  • love against the odds
  • lesbians dancing
  • lesbianism
  • lesbian sex
  • lesbian romance
  • lesbian relationship
  • female female kiss
  • lesbian
  • korea
  • journey
  • human spirit
  • homosexuality
  • heroism
  • healing
  • hardship
  • flashback
  • female bonding
  • enduring love
  • devotion
  • debt of gratitude
  • childhood friend
  • caretaking
  • breakup
  • blood in water
  • betrayal
  • battered wife
  • friend
Cast & crew

Intimates Cast & Characters

Charlie Yeung leads the cast as Foon, with Chin Ka-Lok as Shing and Carina Lau as Wan. Directed by Jacob Cheung; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Intimates

· 7 more

Seen Intimates?

FAQ

Intimates FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Intimates, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Intimates?

Intimates runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Intimates released?

Intimates was released on October 23, 1997.

Who directed Intimates?

Intimates was directed by Jacob Cheung.

More films by Jacob Cheung

Who is in the cast of Intimates?

Intimates stars Charlie Yeung as Foon, Chin Ka-Lok as Shing and Carina Lau as Wan, among 11 credited actors.

Does Intimates have a post-credit scene?

No. Intimates has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Intimates in?

The original language of Intimates is Cantonese.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app