Comrades, Almost a Love Story Budget
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Synopsis
Jun arrives in Hong Kong from mainland China, hoping to be able to earn enough money to marry his girlfriend back home. He meets the streetwise Qiao and they become friends. As friendship turns into love, problems develop, and although they seem meant for each other they somehow keep missing out.
What is known about the production of Comrades, Almost a Love Story?
"Comrades, Almost a Love Story," a drama released in 1996, was directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun and stars Maggie Cheung, Leon Lai Ming. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Orange Sky Golden Harvest, United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO) produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Production: The Chinese title of the film, 'Tian Mi Mi', comes from a song of the same name by Teresa Teng, which is famous both in mainland China and among the overseas Chinese community.
What were the major cost factors in Comrades, Almost a Love Story?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Comrades, Almost a Love Story."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Comrades, Almost a Love Story Box Office Performance
"Comrades, Almost a Love Story" earned $17,676 domestically.
Awards and Recognition
27 wins & 9 nominations total
- Golden Bauhinia Award for Best Film
- Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film
- Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards for Best Film
- Golden Horse Award for Best Feature Film
Critical Reception
The film was very well received in Hong Kong and Taiwan, winning best picture, director, and actress for the Hong Kong Film Awards, among other wins. Maggie Cheung's performance also won general acclaim. The movie was voted #11 of the Greatest Chinese Films of all time by the Chinese Movie Database and #28 of the 100 Greatest Chinese Films by the Hong Kong Film Awards. It is also listed in the 100 Greatest Chinese Films of the 20th Century by Asia Weekly Magazine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Comrades, Almost a Love Story?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Comrades, Almost a Love Story's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996) win?
27 wins & 9 nominations total.
Who directed Comrades, Almost a Love Story and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun, written by Ivy Ho, shot by Jingle Ma Choh-Sing, with music by Jun Fun Chiu, Chiu Tsang-Hei, edited by Chan Ki-Hop, Eric Kwong Chi-Leung.
Where was Comrades, Almost a Love Story filmed?
Comrades, Almost a Love Story was filmed in Hong Kong.
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Comrades, Almost a Love Story
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