2046
2046 is a 2004 romantic drama film written, produced and directed by Wong Kar-wai. An international co-production between Hong Kong, France, Italy, China and Germany, it is a loose sequel to Wong's films Days of Being Wild (1990) and In the Mood for Love (2000). It follows the aftermath of Chow Mo-wan's unconsummated affair with Su Li-zhen in 1960s Hong Kong and includes elements of science fiction.
Plot
There are four main story arcs, listed in approximate order below. In typical Wong fashion, they are presented in non-chronological parts. Knowledge of Days of Being Wild and In the Mood for Love is assumed, but not necessary to understand 2046.
Awards
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| author | Wong Kar-wai |
|---|---|
| award | European Film Award for Best Non-European Film |
| contentLocation | Hong Kong |
| director | Wong Kar-wai |
| editor | William Chang |
| genre | drama romance science fiction |
| keywords | christmas eve connect days of being wild engage future earth gynoid in the mood for love japanese man kill lose mental breakdown nothing room key stab true identity turn win write |
| musicBy | Peer Raben Shigeru Umebayashi |
| nomination | European Film Award for Best Non-European Film |
| producer | Wong Kar-wai |
| productionCompany | arte France Cinéma Block 2 Pictures Classic SRL France 3 Cinéma Jet Tone Productions Orly Films Paradis Films Shanghai Film Corporation |
| publisher | 20th Century Fox Mei Ah Entertainment |
| theme | romantic drama science fiction drama the future |