Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Hammer Museum, Los Angeles
In this D&B Films production, Jane (Loletta Lee), a rebellious student from a lower-class background, is saved by May (May Lo), who comes from a wealthy family. The film follows their friendship and respective romances in this coming-of-age tale, engaging with the changing economic and social realities of Hong Kong’s booming 1980s. *Devoted to You* was one of many youth romance films starring teen idols that also functioned as quasi-music videos — especially as a vehicle for Cantonese pop star Jacky Cheung, who plays May’s love interest. Director/Screenwriter: Clifton Ko.. With: May Lo, Loletta Lee, Jacky Cheung, Michael Wong. Here, one of the Hong Kong New Wave’s most renowned directors, Stanley Kwan, crafts a haunting portrait of urban disillusionment. Produced by D&B Films, this melancholic drama stars Tony Leung and Chow Yun-fat as part of a circle of young dreamers undone by romance, betrayal and tragedy. Blending noir mystery with aching sadness, Kwan transforms a tale of pleasure and decay into a meditation. Under the neon glow of a restless city, intimacy, ambition, and despair unceremoniously coexist to poignant effect. Director: Stanley Kwan. Screenwriters: Lai Kit, Yau-tai On-ping (Chiu Kang-chien). With: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Elaine Jin, Irene Wan, Chow Yun-fat. *—guest programmer Janet Louie*