The Inspiration: In the Mood For Love

In Wong Kar-wai's subtle masterpiece Tony Leung effortlessly portrays a cool, calm jilted husband. Read our guide to survive boredom and betrayal in fine form

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Set in 1962 Hong Kong, _In the Mood For Love _shines a streetlight on restrained style. Tony Leung’s simple suits and lavish mid-century furniture elevate a film rich with covetable assets. As he slowly and almost unintentionally woos his next-door neighbor—who happens to be the wife of his own wife’s lover—a thick cloud of detachment suppresses the drama. If only all messy entanglements could be so faultlessly styled.

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