Days of Being Wild (Leslie Cheung)

Show & Culture

Cheung stars as Yuddy, a charismatic yet deeply restless young man searching for his biological mother. His emotional detachment leaves a lasting impact on those around him. Through Yuddy’s journey, the film explores loneliness, identity, and unfulfilled desire. This early Wong Kar Wai film, part of a loose trilogy also including In the Mood for Love, established the themes and visual motifs that became his signature, giving Cheung one of his most resonant roles. 4th Best Chinese-Language film of All Time, Golden Horse Awards 2011.