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"Free as a Bird..."
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.
Starring
Simon Yam, Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Sparrow was released 18 years ago in 2008.
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 dashin...
Sparrow is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (20)
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
JC
Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit
Mr. Fu's Bodyguard
Hung Wai-Leung
Policeman
CL
Chiang Lo
Old Pickpocket
TP
Tong Pau-Chung
Old Pickpocket
CC
Chris Chung
Nurse
Buffalo Tang Tai-Wo
Mover in Elevator
MS
Manjit Singh
Mover in Elevator
Courtney Wu
Henchman (uncredited)
Cheung Chi-Ping
Yeung Yee-Yee
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sparrow about?
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.
How long is Sparrow?
Sparrow has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in Sparrow?
The cast of Sparrow includes Simon Yam, Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Lo Hoi-Pang, Law Wing-Cheong.
What is the rating of Sparrow?
Sparrow has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 81 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Romance
Comedy
