Sparrow

Where to watch Sparrow in United States

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About Sparrow

Sparrow is a 2008 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Johnnie To, starring Simon Yam, Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei and Gordon Lam Ka-Tung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 82 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sparrow in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

Kei is the experienced leader of a team of pickpockets — also known as "Sparrows" in HK slang. He enjoys a carefree lifestyle taking photos. One day a dashing beauty, Chun-Lei, suddenly appears in Kei's viewfinder. Kei is mesmerized. But behind Chun-Lei's attractive facade lies a mysterious past and a mission to set herself free.

Top cast

Simon Yam

Kei

Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei

Chung Chun-lei

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

Bo

Lo Hoi-Pang

Mr. Fu Kim-tong

Law Wing-Cheong

Sak

Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen

Mac

Lam Suet

Lung

Henry Lo

Mr. Fu's Henchman

Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing

Boy in Cap

Jackson Ha Chak-Shun

Mr. Fu's Bodyguard

J

Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit

Mr. Fu's Bodyguard

Hung Wai-Leung

Policeman

C

Chiang Lo

Old Pickpocket

T

Tong Pau-Chung

Old Pickpocket

C

Chris Chung

Nurse

Buffalo Tang Tai-Wo

Mover in Elevator

M

Manjit Singh

Mover in Elevator

Courtney Wu

Henchman (uncredited)

Cheung Chi-Ping

Yeung Yee-Yee

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