Crossing Hennessy - Jacky Cheung (2010) - Hong Kong Arts Centre

Oi Lin finally makes it to a bench and sits down. This is outside the Hong Kong Arts Centre on the corner of Fenwick Street and Harbour Road. Loy has followed her from the shop and watches her (a bit creepily I might add, but we know he's a good guy) from the walkway over Harbour Road. The large metal sculpture is a famous piece by Chinese artist, Sui Jianguo, and is one of a series of works titled 'Legacy Mantle'. It basically depicts a Mao suit jacket as some sort of commentary on idol worship. Funnily enough it is no longer there, but before we blame the modern atmosphere of Hong Kong, it appears to have been removed sometime between 2011 and 2016 (these are the available dates on the historical images from Steetview). It's possible it was damaged during the 2014 "Occupy Central" protests, but I have no idea. It may have just gotten too rusty. A google search brings up nothing about its removal, so if anyone has any info, please feel free to comment (comments are moderated by me so don't have to appear online if you don't want them to - just drop a request in the same comment if so).

Crossing Hennessy - Jacky Cheung (2010) - Luard Road

After droppping the gifted humidifier back to Loy's shop, and stumbling in on Loy's mum ranting about why he didn't tell her Oi Lin already had a boyfriend, Oi Lin walks off for some introspection. She leaves the shop and can be seen walking down the southern section of Luard Road with the "Pawn" in the background. For those who are unaware the "Pawn" was a former block of four shophouses (60A to 66 Johnston Road) that were 'revitalised' and preserved rather than the usual demolition. The saving was applauded (by me too, as anyone who knows me knows I am a big fan of these pre-war buildings), but the subsequent decision to lease the place to an upmarket restaurant beyond the reach of grassroots locals was a very typical move for Hong Kong. It wasn't helped by the fact that the roof space was designated as public space, but the restaurant took great pains to stop people using it until they were called out in the local (now defunct) press. You can see how the block looked in 1989 here.

Crossing Hennessy - Jacky Cheung (2010) - Tung Tak Pawnshop

 Just opposite from Hair's Way was the Tung Tak Pawnshop. The shot in the film shows Oi Lin and Xu "crossing Hennessy" Road (one of the few times this actually happens in the film) as seen by Loy's mum as she looks on from the hairdressers. In the background you can see the pavement columns of this rather excellent looking buildings which has sadly since been demolished. This was a bit of cultural vandalism on the part of the owners (and the Govt for allowing it) as it was the only remaining curved corner shophouse in existence on Hong Kong Island. Anyway, that's why I thought it worthy of its own place, even if it only appears briefly in the background. For more info see here.

Crossing Hennessy - Jacky Cheung (2010) - Hair's Way, 354 Hennessy Road

The hairdressers used by Loy's mum in the film was another real company taken over for the purpose of filming. Hair's Way was originally located in the Cheong Ip Building at 354 Hennessy Road, but has since closed down. The shop space is now occupied by a Michelin starred roast goose restaurant called Tin Lung (but for how long?).

Crossing Hennessy - Jacky Cheung (2010) - Ship Street, Wanchai

The location where Loy and Oi Lin are walking along after Loy has given her a bunch of his mystery novels, and where they are knocked to the floor by a passerby with a suitcase, was filmed along Ship Street. The pair pick up the books and go their separate ways at the junction with Johnston Road.