Romancing in Thin Air

Romancing in Thin Air

Romancing in Thin Air

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Romancing in Thin Air

"Rarified love in shangri-la."

2012

1h 51m

5.1(19 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

After his new bride dumps him at their wedding reception, a heartbroken actor winds up in the mountains, where he meets and falls in love with a widowed fan.

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Production Companies

Media Asia Films

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

古天樂

Michael

古天樂

Acting

鄭秀文

Sue

鄭秀文

Acting

高圆圆

Ding Yuanyuan

高圆圆

Acting

王宝强

Zhang Xing

王宝强

Acting

李光洁

Yang Xiaotian

李光洁

Acting

季晨

Xiaotian

Acting

劉浩龍

Xiaolei

劉浩龍

Acting

Oscar Ka Li

Entertainment News Anchor

Oscar Ka Li

Acting

恬妞

Doctor

Acting

曾建怡

News Conference Reporter B

曾建怡

Acting

黄奕

Barbara

Acting

傅传杰

Priest

傅传杰

Directing

麥啟光

Unknown Role

麥啟光

Acting

陳工

Mechanic

No Image

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