As Tears Go By is a 1988 Hong Kong action crime drama film. The central plot revolves around a small-time triad member, trying hard to keep his friend out of trouble. Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets served as the inspiration for the film. The film explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the very thin line between right and wrong, it is a realistic and gritty depiction of life in the underworld. It concludes on a tragic note, leaving an indelible effect on the audience.
Here’s how you can watch and stream As Tears Go By via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is As Tears Go By available to watch via streaming?
Yes, As Tears Go By is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The film chronicles the life of the life of Wah, a mob enforcer in Hong Kong. Wah is a small-time triad member who primarily deals with debt collection. His subordinate, Fly, is less successful and respected than Wah. Fly frequently causes difficulty and borrows money that he cannot repay. As the story progresses, Wah finds himself lured into the deadly underworld as he attempts to strike a balance between his family’s demands and the tumultuous world of the mob.
The film was the directorial debut of Wong Kar-wai. The main cast includes Andy Lau as Ah Wah, Maggie Cheung as Ah Ngor, Jacky Cheung as Fly, and Alex Man as Tony.
Watch As Tears Go By streaming via HBO Max
As Tears Go By is available to watch on HBO Max.
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You can watch the movie via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
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- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
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As Tears Go By’s synopsis is as follows:
“Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.”
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