Shanghai Blues: TSUI Hark’s romantic comedy is set in post-WWII Shanghai; a man and a woman meet during a blackout and set a new encounter when the war is over, but a few cases of mistaken identity get in their way, particularly when a second girl gets involved. The film is both romantic and funny, with a good degree of physical comedy. The trio of characters is charming and easy to root for, and the film displays with humour the hardships of the time and place. Kenny Bee plays the ex-soldier and composer wannabe with bright eyes and a luminous smile; Sylvia Chang is glamourous as his paramour, a cabaret singer and dancer who is, nevertheless, generous and open-hearted; Sally Yeh, as the naïve and energetic new girl in town, is also really good. WU Fung has a small role as a club manager, but he has the most touching scene of the whole film. The visuals are colourful and lively, thanks to the beautiful lighting by cinematographer NGOR Chi-kwan, the attractive costumes of designer POON Ngan-ying, and the sets, by production designer AUYEUNG Hing-yee. The musical score and songs, by James Wong, are lively and cheeful.