Chow Mo-wan is a fictional character from the acclaimed film In the Mood for Love, directed by Wong Kar-wai. Set in 1960s Hong Kong, Chow is a newspaper editor who becomes entangled in a complex emotional relationship with his neighbor, Su Li-zhen. Both characters are dealing with the loneliness and heartache caused by their unfaithful spouses. Chow is portrayed by actor Tony Leung, whose performance has been widely praised. The film explores themes of love, longing, and the passage of time, with Chow's character embodying the struggle between desire and restraint. His story is marked by a deep sense of nostalgia and unfulfilled dreams.