Behind the Yellow Line (in Chinese 緣份), also known as Fate, is a 1984 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Taylor Wong and starring Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung, and Anita Mui. The film was released in Hong Kong on 3 October 1984.

Plot

Paul (Leslie Cheung) meets Monica (Maggie Cheung) on the metro who he takes an immediate attraction to. Together, the two fend off Paul's obsessive suitor and Monica's toxic ex.

Cast

Release

The film was released in Hong Kong on 3 October 1984. It was released in mainland China on March 25, 2016.

Reception

Box office

The film grossed HK$8,755,898 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 3 to 18 October 1984. On its opening weekend in mainland China, the film grossed US$1.13 million. It grossed a total of CN¥13.86 million in mainland China.

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