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Stage Door

1996

Kei Shu

1996·Hong KongHong Kong
Award tierBronze

Cross the Hu-du-men - the demarcation between the back and front stage in Cantonese opera, and you leave yourself behind to absorb totally in your character. Lang Kim-sum is a charismatic Cantonese opera star who understands perfectly it's a point of no return once she crosses the Hu-du-men on stage, and in life as well. Respected by colleagues and friends and about to retire, Lang has yet to face new, unexpected Hu-du-men's in domestic and professional life. Husband Chan suddenly wants to immigrate. Daughter Mimi has a lesbian relationship. At work, her progressive opera director causes havoc in reforming a traditional art. Lang's protege Ip Yuk-sheung chooses between career and love, and a secret of Lang's past also surfaces. Lang, the quintessential master of vicissitudes on stage and in life, braves new crises and dilemma with gentle and light-hearted flair.

Cast

Daniel Hiu Tung Chan·Josephine Siao·Waise Lee·Anita Yuen

Producers

Clifton Ko Chi-Sum·Raymond Man-Wai Chow

Languages

Hong KongCantoneseUnited KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

0 wins · 2 nominations

Nominations (2)

Best Picture

Hong Kong Film Awards (1997)

Best Film Editing

Chi-Leung KwongKei Shu
Hong Kong Film Awards (1997)

Best Picture