Synopsis
A glamorous Hong Kong performer struggles to make a home in suburban 1960s Australia.
Key facts
Cast
Joan Chen, Qi Yuwu, Joel Lok, Irene Chen, Steven Vidler, Gabrielle Chan, Kerry Walker, Guang Qiao Fenh
Original language
Cantonese
First release
February 9, 2007 (Germany)
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Cinematography, AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, AACTA Award for Best Costume Design, AACTA Award for Best Direction, AACTA Award for Best Editing, AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score
Setting
Australia
Crew
Screenplay
Tony Ayres
Producer
Liz Watts, Michael McMahon
Cinematography
Nigel Bluck
Editing
Denise Haratzis
Music
Antony Partos
Trailer
Stills
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to write one.
Festival History
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2022 generic - Feature
- Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards 2008 generic
- Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2007 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2007 generic
- Golden Horse Film Festival 2007 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Germany | February 9, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 24, 2007 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | July 17, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | August 8, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | August 23, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | September 6, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Canada | September 12, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 9, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | May 14, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | August 14, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | September 13, 2008 |
Full credits
| Director | Tony Ayres |
| Cast | Joan Chen (Rose Hong / Hong Meigui), Qi Yuwu (Joe), Joel Lok (Tom), Irene Chen (May), Steven Vidler (Bill), Gabrielle Chan (Winnie), Kerry Walker (Norma), Guang Qiao Fenh (Young May), Leo Fong (Wen Xuan), Ferdinand Hoang (Bing Guo), Philip Lau (Chan), Fred Lee (Slick Chinese Man), Yang Li (Mr. Sun), Ivy Mak (Kim), Annette Shun Wah (Adult May), Jesse Rowles (Nameless foe), Jarett Lee (Extra), Mia Lethbridge (Amanda), Nicholas Opolski (Doctor), Jamie Oxenbould (Adult Tom(voice)), Brenda Palmer (Lady lawn bowler), Stephen Payne (Coach), Joe Phua (Adult Tom), Trent Rosenberg (Tom's friend), Greg Saunders (Paramedic), Pearl Tan (Nurse Agnes), William Tang (Young Tom), Haven Tso (Wing), Le Le Wang-Burns (Rose's mother), Thomas Wu (Uncle Yung), Darren Yap (Adult Tom), Yezhen Yuan (Young Rose), Desmond Chiam (Cinema-goer(uncredited)), Steven Haas (Doctor (uncredited)), Chris Pang (May's Date (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Tony Ayres |
| Producer | Liz Watts, Michael McMahon |
| Executive producer | Daniel Yun, Liz Koops, Michael J. Werner, Wouter Barendrecht |
| Cinematography | Nigel Bluck |
| Editing | Denise Haratzis |
| Music | Antony Partos |
| Production design | Melinda Doring |
| Costumes | Cappi Ireland |
Additional data: TMDB.
