Not Now But When
朝生暮死
Synopsis
A young girl who believes that the world will end in 2012 lives only for the present. Working in a bookstore, she spends her days on menial day-to-day tasks and sitting on a roof to anticipate the end of all things. One day, the bookstore owner tells the young girl that she can do more than just simply wait. In a world where the future appears bleak and hopeless, should we prepare for a painless end, or it possible for us to stand up and make a change?
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Freshwave 2011 鮮浪潮--本地競賽短片 朝生暮死 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-26
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Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2011
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chi Him Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chi Him Yuen
- Original Title
- 朝生暮死
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chi Him Yuen
Chi Him Yuen
Chi Him Yuen, Rick Lau Tsz-Kin
Chi Him Yuen
Department Leadership Roster
Chi Him Yuen
Director
Chi Him Yuen
Director of Photography
Chi Him Yuen
Writer
Rick Lau Tsz-Kin
Director of Photography
Charlotte Lam
Costume Design
Chi Him Yuen
Editor
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What is Not Now But When about?
A young girl who believes that the world will end in 2012 lives only for the present. Working in a bookstore, she spends her days on menial day-to-day tasks and sitting on a roof to anticipate the end of all things. One day, the bookstore owner tells the young girl that she can do more than just simply wait. In a world where the future appears bleak and hopeless, should we prepare for a painless end, or it possible for us to stand up and make a change?
Who directed Not Now But When?
Not Now But When was directed by Chi Him Yuen.
Who stars in Not Now But When?
The principal cast of Not Now But When includes Judy Mok Wing-Tung, Cally Yu Yeuk Mui, Wan King Fai.
When was Not Now But When released and how long is it?
Not Now But When was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 23m.