Adrift
鬼妹
Synopsis
Carmen, a university student of Hong Kong-Filipino descent, takes on an Americanized appearance and accent. Falsely claiming that her mother is American, she gains favour with the CHUNG’s, a middle-class family where she works as a tutor, thereby improving her career prospects. However, Carmen’s carefully constructed world shatters when she stumbles upon her employer’s secret, and she is forced to re-examine herself and confront her own identity. Through this poignant story about the Filipino diaspora in Hong Kong, the short explores a wide range of issues surrounding race and class in contemporary Hong Kong society.
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《鬼妹》Adrift | 新加坡华语电影节 Singapore Chinese Film Festival 2025
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
18th Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lam Wai-In
- Screenplay & Story
- Lam Wai-In
- Original Score
- Sara Fung Chi-Han
- Original Title
- 鬼妹
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lam Wai-In
Lam Wai-In
Sara Fung Chi-Han
Lai Tsz-hin
Lam Wai-In
Zoe Leung Chui Yi, Thomas Leung Wing-ho
Department Leadership Roster
Lam Wai-In
Writer
Lam Wai-In
Director
Zoe Leung Chui Yi
Producer
Lai Tsz-hin
Director of Photography
Thomas Leung Wing-ho
Producer
Lam Wai-In
Editor
Sara Fung Chi-Han
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adrift
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What is Adrift about?
Carmen, a university student of Hong Kong-Filipino descent, takes on an Americanized appearance and accent. Falsely claiming that her mother is American, she gains favour with the CHUNG’s, a middle-class family where she works as a tutor, thereby improving her career prospects. However, Carmen’s carefully constructed world shatters when she stumbles upon her employer’s secret, and she is forced to re-examine herself and confront her own identity. Through this poignant story about the Filipino diaspora in Hong Kong, the short explores a wide range of issues surrounding race and class in contemporary Hong Kong society.
Who directed Adrift?
Adrift was directed by Lam Wai-In.
Who stars in Adrift?
The principal cast of Adrift includes Sabrina Man, Fonnie Ng, Joanna Leane Barriga.
When was Adrift released and how long is it?
Adrift was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Adrift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adrift was composed by Sara Fung Chi-Han.