Hello, Late Homecomers
dir. John Woo · 1978
Love can be complicated and messy, often leading to unexpected and humorous situations in life.
Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Comedic / Romantic
Look
vibrant, contrasting colors with stylized action sequences
Structure
anthology with interwoven tales of romance
Plot
An omnibus of tales from the three directors, Sit, Maka and Woo. Each dealing with true love and romance. The third and the best one of the tales deals with a hen-pecked husband trying to kill his wife. An action packed tale written and directed by John Woo who lets the fireworks fly!
Why watch
"Hello, Late Homecomers" delivers a riotous blend of dark comedy and absurdity, showcasing the unexpected chaos of love through tales that twist the mundane into the wildly unpredictable. John Woo’s unique lens transforms domestic disputes into explosive spectacles, making this film a must-watch for those who relish the absurdities of romance.
Cultural context
1970s Hong Kong cinemaemerging independent filmmakingromanticism in absurditysocietal norms of marriage