My Blueberry Nights

Cast & Crew

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Director
Wong Kar Wai
Producer
Jacky Pang Yee Wah
Producer
Jacky Pang Yee Wah
Producer
Wong Kar Wai
Writer
Lawrence Block

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Katya
Chan Marshall
Arnie
David Strathairn
Jeremy
Jude Law
Leslie
Natalie Portman
Elizabeth
Norah Jones

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Production Designer
William Chang
Director of Photography
Darius Khondji

Synopsis

Genre: Comedy | Romance

In Wong Kar Wai’s debut English language feature, the internationally acclaimed director takes his audience on a dramatic journey across the distance between heartbreak and a new beginning. After a rough break-up, Elizabeth (played by songstress Norah Jones in her screen debut) sets out on a journey across America, leaving behind a life of memories, a dream and a soulful new friend; a café owner (Jude Law)—all while in search of something to mend her broken heart. Waitressing her way through the country, Elizabeth befriends others whose yearnings are greater than hers, including a troubled cop (David Strathairn) and his estranged wife (Rachel Weisz) and a down-on-her luck gambler (Natalie Portman) with a score to settle. Through these individuals, Elizabeth witnesses the true depths of loneliness and emptiness, and begins to understand that her own journey is part of a greater exploration within herself.

Latest Updates

Scared Scriptless

Published on: September 18, 2008

The Brisbain Times has posted an article interviewing "My Blueberry Nights" director Wong Kar Wai, and singer/actress Norah Jones. The article tells the story of how Jones became involved with the film and why he just had to have her. The film also stars Jude Law, David Strathairn, Rachel Weisz, Natlie Portman and Chan Marshall.

"...The first time I heard Norah's music and her voice I was in a taxi; it was a nice encounter and it made me want to know her more..."

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My Blueberry Nights on DVD

Published on: July 7, 2008

Aced Magazine has review 'My Blueberry Nights'. The film was just released on DVD and marks Wong Kar Wai's English language directorial debut. The film stars singer Norah Jones, Jude Law,Rachel Weisz and Natalie Portman.

"...a wonderful self-discovery adventure into the inner workings of one's own mind and mental progression in a world of dramatic peril and delight. If you like dramas that are character driven with a poetic flavor, you will enjoy this production..."

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The fruits of Wong Kar Wai's labors

Published on: July 3, 2008

With the release today of My Blueberry Nights, it's the perfect time to get a taste of Wong Kar Wai's earlier work.

The Sun-Sentinel has posted an article on Wong Kar Wai in honor of the 'My Blueberry Nights' DVD release. Originaly printed in the Los Angeles Times, It's an interesting retrospective on the celebrated director's body of work.

"...My Blueberry Nights, which follows Jones' doe-eyed heroine from New York to California as she recovers from a bad breakup, is an attempt to shed his old habits that doesn't quite succeed. Like all of his films, though perhaps inadvertently this time, it demonstrates how hard it can be to move on when the past isn't through with you. ..."

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