A Bad Debt
壞帳
Synopsis
Gun is a loan shark. Having worked hard for years, i.e. intimidating and threatening his debtors, he musters just enough money to purchase a house for the family. The plan is at risk, however, when one of his debtors dies and Gun discovers that he is not the only creditor. Out of desperation, he asks for his daughter’s help, who is unwilling to be involved in her father’s shady business. The simmering tension causes a rift in the family.
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《壞帳》A Bad Debt 第十五屆鮮浪潮國際短片節（本地競賽短片）
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2021
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Wong Yuen-lam
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Wong Yuen-lam
- Original Title
- 壞帳
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council, School of Journalism and Communication, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Wong Yuen-lam
Mary Wong Yuen-lam
Michael Tang Tsz Kin
Michael Tang Tsz Kin, Mary Wong Yuen-lam, Chow Nam Kit
John Leung
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Wong Yuen-lam
Director
Mary Wong Yuen-lam
Writer
John Leung
Producer
Michael Tang Tsz Kin
Director of Photography
Michael Tang Tsz Kin
Editor
Mary Wong Yuen-lam
Editor
Chow Nam Kit
Editor
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What is A Bad Debt about?
Gun is a loan shark. Having worked hard for years, i.e. intimidating and threatening his debtors, he musters just enough money to purchase a house for the family. The plan is at risk, however, when one of his debtors dies and Gun discovers that he is not the only creditor. Out of desperation, he asks for his daughter’s help, who is unwilling to be involved in her father’s shady business. The simmering tension causes a rift in the family.
Who directed A Bad Debt?
A Bad Debt was directed by Mary Wong Yuen-lam.
Who stars in A Bad Debt?
The principal cast of A Bad Debt includes Berg Ng Ting-Yip, Chan On-ying, Sany Song, Li Ying-Tao, Bean Chu Wai-Yip.
When was A Bad Debt released and how long is it?
A Bad Debt was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 24m.