Overview
The story about a young, unemployed man, who after being kicked out is desperate enough to live anywhere. He is directed to Fatso, who owns the caged establishment, and is given a living space.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film
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Music
Music by Eugene Pao
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ardy Lam
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Yank Wong Yan-KwaiWriter
- Chin Yiu-HangWriter
- John Ng Chong-ChowWriter
- Jacob Cheung Chi-LeungWriter
- Original title
- 籠民
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 18, 1992
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Countries
- Hong Kong
Production
Cast
Michael Lee Ming-Yeung7-11
Roy ChiaoFatso
Ku FengLuk Tung
Liu Kai-ChiPrince Sam
Woo FungOfficer Lam
Teddy RobinTong San
Victor WongSissy
Wong Ka-KuiMao
Lau ShunTaoist
Tats Lau Yee-TatBrother Sang
Dennis Chan Kwok-SanCouncillor Tsui
Joe JuniorCharlie
Teddy ChanThe man executing the possession order
Sze Kai-KeungTV interviewer
Tang CheungDai Lap Hing
Quinton Wong Liu-CheJunkie A
Cho SaiOld man behind the bed
Herman YauTV crew member- Andrew Kam Yeung-WahFireman
- Man ChaiPostman
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