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Chinese Box

5.819971h 39mRMovieDramaRomance

The story of Hong Kong, from New Year's Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People's Republic of China.

DirectorWayne Wang
WriterJean-Claude Carrière
ProducersWayne Wang·Jean-Louis Piel

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Cast · Directed by Wayne Wang

JIJeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
John
GLGong Li
Gong Li
Vivian
MCMaggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung
Jean
MHMichael Hui
Michael Hui
Chang
RBRubén Blades
Rubén Blades
Jim
JHJared Harris
Jared Harris
William
JHJosie Ho
Josie Ho
Lilly
CCChaplin Chang
Chaplin Chang
Homeless Man
RC
Russell Cawthorne
New Year's Party MC
EL
Emma Lucia
Amanda Everheart
KB
Ken Bennett
Rick
EKEmotion Cheung Kam-Ching
Emotion Cheung Kam-Ching
William Wong

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Chinese Box — streaming FAQ

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Chinese Box isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Chinese Box on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for Chinese Box?

Chinese Box hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 2, 1998. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.