But there lies the problem, the main chemistry and heart of My Heart Is The Eternal Rose is sorely lacking. Namely that between Kenny Bee and Joey Wong's characters. Emotions are cold from frame one and while Kenny has shown decent acting chops on occasion (A Fishy Story), he's an awfully bland lead here. As mentioned, Wong can bounce off rather well with a better performer and that performer is Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, in an award winning supporting role. Leung brings good charisma and weight to a not so meaty role as a triad henchman with too much heart and with that strength, My Heart Is The Eternal Rose ultimately is a painless, yet missed opportunity for a rare, lasting 80s gem. Now it's just rare. Michael Chan, in one of his most chilling roles, Gordon Lau and Kwan Hoi-San co-stars.

Patrick Tam would go on to log work with Christopher Doyle and Wong Kar-Wai as editor on Days Of Being Wild and Ashes Of Time. He returned to directing with After This Our Exile in 2006, to great acclaim. Anita Mui sings the main theme and Beyond's contribution to the soundtrack can also be heard in Riley Yip's Love Is Not A Game, But A Joke.