The Hand
手
Synopsis
Hong Kong, 1960s. Zhang, a shy tailor's assistant, is riveted by his imperious client Miss Hua. Upon meeting her, she seduces him to make sure he will truly remember her when designing her garments. After this intimate first encounter, a rapport develops between the two. Entry is for the theatrically released extended version, not the segment from the Eros anthology.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 4, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 23, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wong Kar-Wai
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Kar-Wai
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- 手
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Spanish
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Block 2 Pictures, Jet Tone Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wong Kar-Wai
Wong Kar-Wai
Peer Raben
Christopher Doyle
William Chang Suk-Ping
Chan Ye-cheng, Jacky Pang
Department Leadership Roster
Wong Kar-Wai
Writer
William Chang Suk-Ping
Editor
William Chang Suk-Ping
Production Design
Christopher Doyle
Director of Photography
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Jacky Pang
Producer
Wong Kar-Wai
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hand about?
Hong Kong, 1960s. Zhang, a shy tailor's assistant, is riveted by his imperious client Miss Hua. Upon meeting her, she seduces him to make sure he will truly remember her when designing her garments. After this intimate first encounter, a rapport develops between the two. Entry is for the theatrically released extended version, not the segment from the Eros anthology.
Who directed The Hand?
The Hand was directed by Wong Kar-Wai.
Who stars in The Hand?
The principal cast of The Hand includes Chang Chen, Gong Li, Tien Feng, Chan Chun-Luk, Chow Kin-Kwan.
When was The Hand released and how long is it?
The Hand was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hand was composed by Peer Raben.