Comrades: Almost a Love Story

Directed by Peter Ho-Sun Chan, this 1996 romantic drama stars Maggie Cheung and Leon Lai as two mainland Chinese immigrants who navigate their lives and evolving relationship in Hong Kong over a decade. The film poignantly captures their struggles, dreams, and the bittersweet nature of their bond. Notably, it won several awards, including Best Picture at the Hong Kong Film Awards. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.