Soursweet
Soursweet is a 1988 British film directed by Mike Newell. The screenplay was written by Ian McEwan from the 1982 novel Sour Sweet by Timothy Mo.
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| Directed by | Mike Newell |
| Produced by | Roger Randall-Cutler |
| Written by | Timothy Mo (novel) Ian McEwan, screenplay |
| Starring | Sylvia Chang Danny Dun |
| Music by | Richard Hartley |
| Cinematography | Michael Garfath |
| Edited by | Mick Audsley |
| Distributed by | Curzon |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Language | English |
Plot
The story, set in the 1960s, is a comedy drama about a young Hong Kong Chinese couple who emigrate to England and start a family. Initially Chen works long hours in a Chinese restaurant while his wife Lily looks after their baby, dreaming of the day when they can open their own business. When Chen becomes indebted to Triads through gambling he decides it is time for his family to go at it alone.
Cast
- Sylvia Chang - Lily
- Danny Dun - Chen
- Jodi Long - Mui
- Soon Tek-Oh - Red Cudgel
- Jim Carter - Mr. Constantinides
- William Chow - White Paper Fan
- Shih Chieh King - Night Brother
Honours
- Golden Hugo (Best Feature Film) - Chicago International Film Festival (nominated)
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