Kwan's films often deal sympathetically with the plight of women and their struggles with romantic affairs of the heart. "Rouge" (1987), "Full Moon in New York" (1989), "Center Stage" (1992; a.k.a. "Actress"), a biopic on silent film star Ruan Lingyu and "Everlasting Regret" (2005), are all such typical Kwan films. "Red Rose White Rose" (1994) is an adaptation of an Eileen Chang novel. The film was entered into the 45th Berlin International Film Festival. His 1998 film "Hold You Tight" won the Alfred Bauer Prize and Teddy Award at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival.