Seven Years Itch
七年之癢
Synopsis
An introverted businessman who doesn't get out much, Willie Ng recently celebrated his seventh anniversary, but his marriage seems to be hitting a slump. His wife is a Cantonese opera aficionado who often complains that her husband is boring and doesn't appreciate the arts. Willie himself is also eager for some action to break the monotony. When he goes to Singapore on a business trip, he encounters cute pickpocket Siu Hung at the airport, triggering off a series of events that puts his marriage in jeopardy.
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Raymond Wong
Willie Ng
Sylvia Chang
Sylvia Chang
Nina Li Chi
Lam Siu Hung
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
John
Woo Fung
Money Chin
Cheng Kwun-Min
Sylvia's father
Tam Sin-Hung
Sylvia's mother
Wong San
Willie's colleague
David Wu
Willie's colleague
Lo Hoi-Pang
Willie's manager
Cheng Mang-Ha
Rubbish collector
Maggie Cheung
Jogger in park
Angelina Lo Yuen-Yan
Mamasan
Law Ho-Kai
Lover in motel room
Kingdom Yuen King-Tan
Club girl
Ngai Tim-Choi
Gangster
Fung Yuen-Chi
Gangster boss
Michelle Sima
Do Do
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Wong
- Original Score
- Tang Siu-Lam, Anders Nelsson
- Original Title
- 七年之癢
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Cinema City Company Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To
Raymond Wong
Tang Siu-Lam, Anders Nelsson
Paul Chan
David Wu
Raymond Wong
Department Leadership Roster
Johnnie To
Director
Raymond Wong
Screenplay
Raymond Wong
Producer
Paul Chan
Director of Photography
David Wu
Editor
Tang Siu-Lam
Original Music Composer
Anders Nelsson
Original Music Composer
Bruce Yu
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Seven Years Itch.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Years Itch
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What is Seven Years Itch about?
An introverted businessman who doesn't get out much, Willie Ng recently celebrated his seventh anniversary, but his marriage seems to be hitting a slump. His wife is a Cantonese opera aficionado who often complains that her husband is boring and doesn't appreciate the arts. Willie himself is also eager for some action to break the monotony. When he goes to Singapore on a business trip, he encounters cute pickpocket Siu Hung at the airport, triggering off a series of events that puts his marriage in jeopardy.
Who directed Seven Years Itch?
Seven Years Itch was directed by Johnnie To.
Who stars in Seven Years Itch?
The principal cast of Seven Years Itch includes Raymond Wong, Sylvia Chang, Nina Li Chi, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Woo Fung.
When was Seven Years Itch released and how long is it?
Seven Years Itch was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Years Itch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Years Itch was composed by Tang Siu-Lam, Anders Nelsson.