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Wong Kar-Wai's debut film was As Tears Go By, a 1988 crime drama starring Andy Lau and Maggie Cheung. The film follows Lau's character, Wah, as he tries to balance his life as a gangster with his love for Cheung's character, Ngor. As Tears Go By was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch Wong's career as a director.