Premiered untitled at this year's Cannes Film Festival, IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE marks the return of one of Hong Kong's hottest young directors, Wong Kar-wai (HAPPY TOGETHER, CHUNGKING EXPRESS). Set in Hong Kong in 1962, the chief editor of a local daily newspaper, Chau (Tony Leung) and his wife move into new accommodations in a building mainly inhabited by the Shanghai community.

He soon meets Li-chun (Maggie Cheung), a beautiful young woman who has also just moved into the building with her husband. She is a secretary in an export firm, and her husband, often away on business trips, is a representative for a Japanese company. When Chau's wife begins to spend considerable time away from home, Chau finds himself often in Li-chun's company. They meet for games of mahjong or to discuss the latest gossip with their landlords. Chau and Li-chun develop a terrific friendship until, one day, they are forced to face facts: their respective partners are having an affair.

Wong Kar-wai brings an exquisite sophistication and rich imagination to this beautifully shot and masterful drama.