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Floating Life
1996
Clara Law
1996·
Australia
Award tierSilver
An aging Hong Kong couple move to Australia with their two youngest sons. They stay with a daughter who has already begun a successful career. Meanwhile their eldest daughter lives in Germany and their eldest son remains in Hong Kong. The film explores the different ways the family members cope with isolation and alienation.
Cast
Annette Shun Wah·Anthony Brandon Wong·Edwin Pang·Annie Yip
Producers
Eddie Ling-Ching Fong·Bridget Ikin·Helen Lovelock·John Maynard
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Major Awards
1 win · 2 nominations
Wins (1)
Festival Grand Prize
Locarno Film Festival (1996)
Silver Leopard
Clara Law
Nominations (2)
Festival Grand Prize
Locarno Film Festival (1996)
Golden Leopard
Clara Law
Best Picture
Golden Horse Film Festival (1996)
Best Feature Film