The Christ of Nanjing

The Christ Of Nanjing (Chinese: 南京的基督) is a 1995 erotic romantic drama film directed by Tony Au, starring Tony Leung Ka-fai and Yasuko Tomita. The film is based on the work of famed Japanese novelist Akutagawa Ryunosuke. Tomita won the award for best actress at 1995 Tokyo International Film Festival for her performance in the film.

The Christ Of Nanjing
Film poster
Directed byTony Au
Produced byChua Lam
Akira Morishige
Screenplay byJoyce Chan
Based onThe Christ of Nanjing
by Akutagawa Ryunosuke
StarringTony Leung Ka-fai
Yasuko Tomita
Music byShigeru Umebayashi
CinematographyBill Wong
Edited byCheung Ka-fai
Peter Cheung
Production
company
Distributed byGolden Harvest
Release date
  • 24 November 1995 (1995-11-24) (Hong Kong)
  • 9 December 1995 (1995-12-09) (Japan)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryHong Kong
Japan
LanguageCantonese
Japanese
Box officeHK$746,913

Cast

  • Tony Leung Ka-fai as Ryuichiro Kagawa
  • Yasuko Tomita as Jin Hua
  • Tou Chung-hua as Tan Yong-nian
  • Jessica Chow as Cameila
  • Lau Shun as "Madame" of Lotus House
  • Kumi Nakamura as Ryuichiro's wife
  • Tong Bo-lin
  • Johnson Yuen as Xiaoer

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
Ceremony Category Recipient Outcome
8th Tokyo International Film Festival Best Actress Yasuko Tomita Won
Best Artistic Contribution Tony Au Won
Tokyo Grand Prix Tony Au Nominated
15th Hong Kong Film Awards Best Art Direction Eddie Ma Nominated
Best Costume & Make Up Design Mok Kwan-kit Nominated


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