Papa
爸爸
“How far can a father's love go?”
Synopsis
A 15-year-old boy murders his mother and sister. The father, Nin Yuen, returns to his cafe, haunted by memories of a once-happy family: his wife preparing breakfast, his son playing video games, and his daughter caring for their calico cat. Yuen finds himself unable to hate the living or forget the dead. As they confront life’s cruelty, will Yuen and his son’s strained relationship ever find redemption?
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Official UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-30
Top Cast
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Lau Ching-Wan
Yuen Wing Nin
Jo Kok Cho-Lam
Kam Yin
Dylan So
Yuen Hau Ming
Lainey Hung
Yuen Hau Yan
Yeung Wai-Lun
Edan Lui
Yuen Hau Ming (Adult)
Helen Tam Yuk-Ying
Doctor
Cecilia Chan Lai-Wan
Amy Chum Yan-Mei
Law Wing-Cheong
Nic Tsang Chun-Yuen
Siu Fa
Carnation
Hui So-Ying
Ying
John Shum Kin-Fun
Chan Fai-Hung
Tai Bo
Ho Kim
Stephen Ho Kai-Nam
Mak Pui-Tung
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Yung Chi-Kwong
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yung Chi-Kwong
- Original Score
- Ding Ke
- Original Title
- 爸爸
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- Golden Scene, Word By Word Limited, The Book of a Play, Film Development Fund of Hong Kong
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Yung Chi-Kwong
Philip Yung Chi-Kwong
Ding Ke
Chin Ting-chang, Joseph Leung Yau-Cheong
Jojo Shek
Amy Chin Siu-Wai, Effy Sun, Jeff Ren
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Chin Siu-Wai
Producer
Philip Yung Chi-Kwong
Director
Philip Yung Chi-Kwong
Writer
Chin Ting-chang
Director of Photography
Ding Ke
Original Music Composer
Joseph Leung Yau-Cheong
Director of Photography
Jojo Shek
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Papa
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What is Papa about?
A 15-year-old boy murders his mother and sister. The father, Nin Yuen, returns to his cafe, haunted by memories of a once-happy family: his wife preparing breakfast, his son playing video games, and his daughter caring for their calico cat. Yuen finds himself unable to hate the living or forget the dead. As they confront life’s cruelty, will Yuen and his son’s strained relationship ever find redemption?
Who directed Papa?
Papa was directed by Philip Yung Chi-Kwong.
Who stars in Papa?
The principal cast of Papa includes Lau Ching-Wan, Jo Kok Cho-Lam, Dylan So, Lainey Hung, Yeung Wai-Lun.
When was Papa released and how long is it?
Papa was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
How much did Papa make at the box office?
Papa grossed $2.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Papa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Papa was composed by Ding Ke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Papa?
Papa holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).