The Drunkard (HKFF)
(PG13)- Release Date: 15th March 2012 (Showtimes)
- Language: Mandarin / Cantonese
- Running Time: 106 mins
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Freddie Wong
- Cast: Joman Chiang, Wei Wei, Elena Kong, Irene Wan, John Chang. (Full Cast)
- Local Distributor: Film Festival Organizer
The story is set in 1960s Hong Kong, Mr. Lau is a writer who migrated from Shanghai and now living in a city with no need for serious literature. He is forced to make a living by writing popular martial-arts stories and pulp fiction, and seeks the only escape he can find through alcohol and women. Lau meets and falls for the young and beautiful dance-hall girl Lulu, has a one night-stand affair with landlady Mrs. Wong, whilst his relationship with his mature but highly realistic girl friend Lily comes to a bitter end. Finally he meets Old Mrs. Lei who rents him a room and treats him like her son. But is her kindness and generosity a blessing or a curse for Lau, and will it lead to his salvation or downfall?
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