Master Q 2001 (2001)
A Hong Kong action-romance rooted in a beloved comic book legacy, starring Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung in a story of amnesia, rivalry, and rediscovered love.
Master Q 2001 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 老夫子2001
- Release Year: 2001
- Directed by: Herman Yau
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 44m
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 5, 2001 (Hong Kong)
- Alternative Titles: 恋のQピッド (JP), Master Q (US), Master Q 2001 (CN)
- Production Companies: Film Workshop, China Star Entertainment, Menfond Electronic Art
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
Master Q 2001 - Plot
"Master Q" is a popular comic book series character in Hong Kong. Each comic book is usually made up of many different situational stories, with 8 frames making up a story in 1 page. In short, it is like the newspaper comics that you see in America but in a book form. The movie is about how Master Q and his 2 friends Mr. Chung and Potato are out looking for jobs but accidentally cause a traffic accident for Mandy (Cecilia Cheung) and Fred (Nicholas Tse). As a result, both have lost their memories and due to circumstances, they have become enemies... but then, true love will eventually reunite (with a lot of help from Master Q and Potato).
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Master Q 2001 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Herman Yau
Main Cast
- Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung
- Cecilia Cheung
- Michael Chan Wai-Man
- Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
- Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting
- May Law Koon-Lan
- Emily Kwan Bo-Wai
- Tats Lau Yee-Tat
- Joe Junior
- Benz Hui Siu-Hung
Writers
- Lee Man-Choi
- Wong Chak
- Herman Yau
- Tsui Hark
- Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk
Producers
- Tsui Hark
- Charles Heung
Master Q 2001 - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Master Q 2001?
The film stars Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung and Cecilia Cheung in the lead roles of Fred and Mandy. The supporting cast includes Michael Chan Wai-Man, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, Tats Lau Yee-Tat, Joe Junior, and Benz Hui Siu-Hung, among others.
What is Master Q 2001 based on?
Master Q 2001 is based on the beloved Hong Kong comic book series featuring the character Master Q. The comics, hugely popular across generations, are structured in short situational stories told across a single page — similar in spirit to newspaper comic strips, but published in book form.
What is Master Q 2001 about?
Master Q and his pals Mr. Chung and Potato accidentally cause a traffic accident that leaves two strangers — Mandy and Fred — with amnesia. Circumstances turn them into rivals, but with a generous dose of comic mischief from Master Q and Potato, true love eventually finds a way to bring them back together.
Who directed Master Q 2001?
Master Q 2001 was directed by Herman Yau, a prolific Hong Kong filmmaker known for blending genre entertainment with crowd-pleasing energy. The film was produced by Tsui Hark and Charles Heung, with Tsui Hark also contributing to the screenplay.
Does Master Q 2001 have a happy ending?
Yes, Master Q 2001 wraps up on a warm and feel-good note. Despite losing their memories and spending much of the film as unwitting enemies, Mandy and Fred are ultimately reunited through the comedic and heartfelt interventions of Master Q and Potato — true love wins out in the end.
When was Master Q 2001 released?
Master Q 2001 had its theatrical release on April 5, 2001, in Hong Kong. The film is also known internationally under the title Master Q, and in Japan as 恋のQピッド.
How long is Master Q 2001?
Master Q 2001 runs for 1 hour and 44 minutes (104 minutes), giving it a comfortable runtime that keeps the action-romance moving at a lively pace without overstaying its welcome.
What are some movies similar to Master Q 2001?
If you enjoyed Master Q 2001, you might also like Green Snake (1993) and Swordsman III: The East Is Red (1993) for their Hong Kong genre flair, or Brotherhood of Blades (2014) for action-driven storytelling. For romantic comedies with a similar feel-good spirit, Rich in Love (2020) is worth a watch.
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