Overview
Chronicles the growth of a young woman as she dabbles in Hong Kong’s independent film scene. Based in part on Hui’s real-life experiences.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film
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Music
Music by Lam Manyee
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Chan Lok-Yee
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Peter WangWriter
- Sze Yeung-PingScreenplay
- Original title
- 半邊人
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 10, 1983
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Countries
- Hong Kong
Production
Cast
Hui So-YingAh Ying- Yau Lin-SamAh Ying's Mother
- Fong Jing-PingAllen Fong
Peter WangCheung Chung-Pak- Hui PauAh Ying's Father
- Hui Wai-HonBig Brother
- Hui Siu-LingAh Ling
- Hui Siu-KeiAh Kei
- Hui Siu-LamAh Lam
- Cheung Ka-YanFuture Brother-in-Law
- Lau Ka-JunAh Shan
Koo Tin-Lung
Tsui Kwai-San- Kwok-Lam Cha
- Simon Fong
Rachel Zen- Ming-Cheung Chin
- Sing-Foon Ng
- Wah-Gan Ng
Shu Kei
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