Hu-Du-Men
Visit website4.6/10 • 6
1996-04-03 • 1h 27m
The "Hu-Du-Men" (loosely translated as "stage door") is an imaginary line separating the stage from reality, and a line that must be crossed each and every night by Sum (Josephine Siao), the aging star of a Cantonese Opera troupe. Nearing the twilight of a storied career, Sum must face a variety of challenging new obstacles, including the possible emigration of her family come 1997, the appearance of a promising young actress (Anita Yuen), the hiring of a Western-schooled stage director (David Wu), the surprising revelation of her daughter's sexuality, and finally the reappearance of a shocking secret from her past. Through it all, Sum must retain her professionalism and dignity, as the "Hu-Du-Men" between the stage and her life begins to blur. Emotional, intimate direction and Raymond To's intelligent, relevant screenplay make Hu-Du-Men worthwhile cinema, but it's Josephine Siao's brilliant, emotionally dynamic performance that sets this film above the rest.
- Directors
- Shu Kei
- Writters
- Raymond To
- Editors
- Raymond To, Eric Kwong Chi-Leung
Hu-Du-Men
Visit website1996-04-03 • 1h 27m
4.6/10 • 6
The "Hu-Du-Men" (loosely translated as "stage door") is an imaginary line separating the stage from reality, and a line that must be crossed each and every night by Sum (Josephine Siao), the aging star of a Cantonese Opera troupe. Nearing the twilight of a storied career, Sum must face a variety of challenging new obstacles, including the possible emigration of her family come 1997, the appearance of a promising young actress (Anita Yuen), the hiring of a Western-schooled stage director (David Wu), the surprising revelation of her daughter's sexuality, and finally the reappearance of a shocking secret from her past. Through it all, Sum must retain her professionalism and dignity, as the "Hu-Du-Men" between the stage and her life begins to blur. Emotional, intimate direction and Raymond To's intelligent, relevant screenplay make Hu-Du-Men worthwhile cinema, but it's Josephine Siao's brilliant, emotionally dynamic performance that sets this film above the rest.
- Directors
- Shu Kei
- Writters
- Raymond To
- Editors
- Raymond To, Eric Kwong Chi-Leung
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsJosephine Siao Fong-Fong
Lang Kim-Sam
Anita Yuen Wing-Yee
Yip Yuk-Seung
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Ah Lung
Chung King-Fai
Chan Yiu Jo
Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung
Wong Man-Chun
Lee Heung-Kam
Piano
Tam Sin-Hung
Auntie Ming
Michelle Wong Man
Mimi Chan
David Wu
Director Lam
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