Reporter Park Dong-je of Break News – Director Wong Kar-wai‘s In the Mood for Love Special Edition, featuring unreleased footage hidden for 25 years, will be released on December 31, 2025, with the first teaser trailer now available. [Director: Wong Kar-wai | Cast: Maggie Cheung,Tony Leung | Importer: NK Contents | Distributor: D-Station]
In the Mood for Love Special Edition confirms its release date and unveils a teaser capturing the subtle emotions between its two leads.
This special edition is the longest version of the film to date, including previously unseen scenes, and promises a secret and beautiful romance best experienced in theaters.
The teaser, released by NK Contents on November 20th, opens with Tony Leung’s voice asking, “If I had one more ticket, would you come with me?” it then conveys the characters’ anxious yet tender feelings through glimpses of Maggie Cheung requesting one ticket and Tony Leung offering two seats.
The trailer features the phrases “one ticket,” “one secret,” and “relive that moment,” building anticipation for the secret reunion revealed in In the Mood for Love Special Edition. Notably, the trailer includes a captivating theater sequence set to Nat King Cole’s “Te Quiero Dijiste,” the film’s iconic soundtrack.
This choice reflects Director Wong Kar-wai’s intention to evoke memories for audiences who saw the film 25 years ago and to create a shared cinematic experience for new viewers.
In the Mood for Love Special Edition will offer the most intimate and beautiful romance of the winter season, exclusively in theaters on December 31st, with the addition of these long-hidden scenes.
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