July Rhapsody
Premiere Status
103 minutes | 2002 | Hong Kong | Drama | 🔊 Cantonese
Synopsis
Sinopsis
Outwardly, Lam takes pride in his job teaching Chinese literature at an elite school and in his caring wife and two sons. But deep down, the forty-year-old wrestles with unfulfilled desires stoked by jealousy over his friends’ professional successes and the advances of a flirtatious student. The sudden return of his former mentor finally upsets this delicate balance, forcing Lam to unearth the long-hidden truth about who he is and gain a new perspective on how to live the rest of his life.
Schedule
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Sun, 30 Nov 2025 | 16:00 | EMPIRE XXI | Premiere
Director's Biography
Biografi Sutradara
Ann Hui
Born in China in 1947, Ann Hui moved to Hong Kong when she was still in her youth. After graduating in English and Comparative Literature from Hong Kong University, she spent two years at the London Film School. Returning to Hong Kong, she worked as an assistant to director King Hu before joining TVB to direct drama series and short documentaries. In 1978, she directed three episodes for the RTHK series Below the Lion Rock (1972). After that, she directed her debut feature The Secret (1979).
Credit
Kredit
| Production Company | Filmko Pictures |
| Producer | Ann Hui, Derek Tung-Sing Yee |
| Director | Ann Hui |
| Scriptwriter | Ivy Ho |
| Cinematographer | Pun Leung Kwan |
| Production Designer | Lim-Chung Man |
| Editor | Chi-Leung Kwong |
| Main Cast | Jacky Cheung, Anita Mui, Karena Ka-Yan Lam, Eric Kot |
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