Central female figure in ITML, later appears in 2046 as a memory and fictional counterpart.
An assassin and Broken Sword's lover. She harbors resentment over his decision to spare the King and challenges him to a duel. Consumed by grief after accidentally killing him, she takes her own life. Her actions drive the emotional core of the assassination narrative.
Chan Ka-Kui's devoted girlfriend and recurring character across the franchise.
Central figure of the trilogy, representing unattainable love and longing.
Resourceful woman who becomes Dragon's romantic interest and strategic ally.
Chan Ka-Kui's girlfriend who frequently gets caught in dangerous situations.
The elusive object of Chow's enduring affection, representing lost love and unfulfilled desires.
Dedicated police officer and romantic partner of Chan Ka-kui.
Ngor is Wah's younger cousin, working at her family's restaurant on Lantau Island. Her visit brings warmth and moral perspective into Wah's violent life, and she questions his criminal work. After Wah is badly beaten, she and her doctor care for him, allowing their romantic relationship to grow before his final return to Mong Kok.
The woman Ouyang Feng secretly loved in his youth. Out of spite and unspoken pride, she marries Ouyang’s brother, which drives Ouyang away from home. She remains under Huang Yaoshi’s secret devotion. Years later, consumed by regret, she pines away and passes away, a death that deeply impacts Ouyang Feng.
The central protagonist, a pioneering silent film actress in 1930s Shanghai. The narrative traces her meteoric rise, her struggle against intense media persecution and personal trauma, and her tragic suicide at age 24.
Maggie is the actress cast as the heroine of René Vidal’s silent-serial remake. She becomes stranded when the production collapses, attends a crew dinner, and visits René after his breakdown. Later, apparently absorbed into her role, she steals jewelry from a hotel suite before disappearing and is said to have left for the United States.
Maggie Cheung has 95 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Wong Kar-wai Su Li-zhen Trilogy with 3 titles. Signature works include In the Mood for Love, Hero, Police Story 3: Super Cop. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 14 universes
Related entry on Wikidata (Q234778), public domain (CC0).
