Tatsuya Misawa / Shek Karbo (played by Leslie Cheung) is a protagonist in Moonlight Express.
Undercover cop involved in a botched drug bust that incriminates him. He bears a striking resemblance to Hitomi's deceased fiancé, Tetsuya. Pursued by authorities, he flees to China and eventually reaches a friend's ranch, where he and Hitomi endure hardships together. Hitomi Kawamura (played by Takako Tokiwa) is a protagonist in Moonlight Express.
Japanese resident who travels to Hong Kong to settle affairs after her fiancé Tetsuya's fatal accident. She encounters Kar-bo, falls for him despite knowing he cannot replace her dead lover, and relentlessly supports him as they flee from the law to China. Tomoko (played by Yuka Hoshino) appears in Moonlight Express.
Michelle (played by Michelle Yeoh) appears in Moonlight Express.
Michelle's Customer at Club (played by Jude Poyer) appears in Moonlight Express.
Gene (played by Jack Kao) appears in Moonlight Express.
Mahjong Player (played by Sam Lee) appears in Moonlight Express.
Mahjong Player (played by Bak Ka-Sin) appears in Moonlight Express.
Undercover cop involved in a botched drug bust that incriminates him. He bears a striking resemblance to Hitomi's deceased fiancé, Tetsuya. Pursued by authorities, he flees to China and eventually rea...
Hitomi Kawamura
(played by Takako Tokiwa) — protagonist
Japanese resident who travels to Hong Kong to settle affairs after her fiancé Tetsuya's fatal accident. She encounters Kar-bo, falls for him despite knowing he cannot replace her dead lover, and relen...
Tomoko
(played by Yuka Hoshino) — supporting
Michelle
(played by Michelle Yeoh) — supporting
Michelle's Customer at Club
(played by Jude Poyer) — supporting
Gene
(played by Jack Kao) — supporting
Mahjong Player
(played by Sam Lee) — minor
Mahjong Player
(played by Bak Ka-Sin) — minor
Officer Ko
(played by Austin Wai Tin-Chi) — supporting
Policeman
(played by Simon Cheung Yuk-San) — minor
Taxi Driver
(played by Rocky Lai Keung-Ken) — minor
Policeman
(played by Chang Kin-Yung) — minor
Officer Tung
(played by Liu Kai-Chi) — supporting
Officer Tung's Detective
(played by Jimmy Wong Ga-Lok) — supporting
Tatsuya's Landlady
(played by Lee Heung-Kam) — supporting
Officer Tung's Detective
(played by Mars) — supporting
Story Analysis
A grieving woman pursues a fugitive who resembles her dead fiancé, leading to a journey of love, flight, and emotional acceptance.
