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Key Features:
Romantic comedy, Love triangle, Office romance, Architecture, Hong Kong, Architect, Charismatic protagonist, Workplace, Modern romance, Urban setting
Tone:
humorous, witty
Target Audience:
Rom-com fans, Fans of Asian cinema, Viewers seeking light entertainment, Urban romance enthusiasts
Emotional Arc:
Attraction → Confusion → Resolution

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

2011-03-31
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A typical story of the classic romantic triangle, where one person ends up having to choose between two others. This time, it is set against a backdrop of offices in Hong Kong, with a focus on architecture and its designers.

Genres
Romance, Comedy
Cast
Louis Koo, Gao Yuanyuan, Daniel Wu, Lam Suet, Larisa Bakurova, JJ Jia, Terence Yin Chi-Wai, Selena Lee, Iva Law Wing-Han, Liu Yuhong
Crew
Jevons Au Man-Kit, Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi, Johnnie To, Ryker Chan
Rating
6.293(58 votes)
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