

I Can't Live Without A Dream
Synopsis
Pak-kiu works as a gaffer while waiting for his first break in front of the camera. An inviting target of ridicule, he remains unwavering that he will rise above the sordid realities of the glamorous world of film-making with his determination to be a proper actor rather than a star. So when he is offered a bit part as a cancer patient in a new film, he jumps at the chance to practise method acting, literally getting into his character and inhabiting him through claiming membership of a support group, which reunites him with an old classmate. However, the reunion, shrouded in a façade of altruistic motive, leaves him ill-prepared for a role in real life that is not so easily dismissed as a character in the script...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Fresh Wave 2013 鮮浪潮 - 競賽短片《I Can't Live Without A Dream》Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Chan Kin-Long
Chan Pak Kiu
Ranya Lee
Lee Sum Yuet
Lee Sheung-Ching
Paul
Buber Mak
Ka Wing
Franco Chan
Second Assistant Director
Jan Curious
Casting Director
Nikki Lau Siu-Shu
Assistant director
Leslie Ho
Gaffer
Ng Ka-Chuen
Best Boy
Cheung Wing-sum
Make-Up Artist
Howell Tsang Ho Yeung
Ho Yeung
Ernest Hui Hei Yu
Assistant Camera
Wong Wai Tung
Assistant Camera
Jolyon Cheung
Doctor
Lau Ching-Wan
Poon Ka Fai (Voice)
Gary Ma Ka-Lei
Poon Ka Fai (Double)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2013
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chan Kin-Long, Jolyon Cheung
- Screenplay & Story
- Chan Kin-Long
- Original Score
- Jolyon Cheung
- Original Title
- I Can't Live Without A Dream
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chan Kin-Long, Jolyon Cheung
Chan Kin-Long
Jolyon Cheung
Rick Lau Tsz-Kin
Chan Kin-Long
Claudia Ho Wing-Tung, Esther Lui
Department Leadership Roster
Chan Kin-Long
Director
Chan Kin-Long
Writer
Rick Lau Tsz-Kin
Director of Photography
Claudia Ho Wing-Tung
Producer
Esther Lui
Producer
Jolyon Cheung
Director
Chan Kin-Long
Editor
Jolyon Cheung
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Can't Live Without A Dream.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Can't Live Without A Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Can't Live Without A Dream about?
Pak-kiu works as a gaffer while waiting for his first break in front of the camera. An inviting target of ridicule, he remains unwavering that he will rise above the sordid realities of the glamorous world of film-making with his determination to be a proper actor rather than a star. So when he is offered a bit part as a cancer patient in a new film, he jumps at the chance to practise method acting, literally getting into his character and inhabiting him through claiming membership of a support group, which reunites him with an old classmate. However, the reunion, shrouded in a façade of altruistic motive, leaves him ill-prepared for a role in real life that is not so easily dismissed as a character in the script...
Who directed I Can't Live Without A Dream?
I Can't Live Without A Dream was directed by Chan Kin-Long, Jolyon Cheung.
Who stars in I Can't Live Without A Dream?
The principal cast of I Can't Live Without A Dream includes Chan Kin-Long, Ranya Lee, Lee Sheung-Ching, Buber Mak, Franco Chan.
When was I Can't Live Without A Dream released and how long is it?
I Can't Live Without A Dream was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for I Can't Live Without A Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Can't Live Without A Dream was composed by Jolyon Cheung.
