Cage
同林鳥
Synopsis
Pledging to stay together in sickness and in health may be an ordinary marriage vow, but this commitment can be put to a great test. In this woeful tale of society inspired by a real event, the caring husband Cheung devotes himself in caring for his stroke-stricken wife after their seriously ill son committed suicide ten years ago. For Cheung, taking care of a stroke patient is physically exhausting and mentally draining. As his wife’s conditions deteriorate after a second stroke, Cheung is filled with despair and faces an unthinkable dilemma. The short highlights the helpless situations faced by grassroot seniors in the society and the severe lack of public support services available to them.
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《同林鳥》Cage 第十四屆鮮浪潮國際短片節（本地競賽短片）
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2020
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tai Ching-Yu
- Screenplay & Story
- Tai Ching-Yu
- Original Score
- Gabriel Chan
- Original Title
- 同林鳥
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tai Ching-Yu
Tai Ching-Yu
Gabriel Chan
Dunhill Lam Sui Hei
Lo Cheok Seng
Cheung Kin Yi
Department Leadership Roster
Tai Ching-Yu
Director
Tai Ching-Yu
Writer
Dunhill Lam Sui Hei
Director of Photography
Lo Cheok Seng
Editor
Cheung Kin Yi
Producer
Gabriel Chan
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cage about?
Pledging to stay together in sickness and in health may be an ordinary marriage vow, but this commitment can be put to a great test. In this woeful tale of society inspired by a real event, the caring husband Cheung devotes himself in caring for his stroke-stricken wife after their seriously ill son committed suicide ten years ago. For Cheung, taking care of a stroke patient is physically exhausting and mentally draining. As his wife’s conditions deteriorate after a second stroke, Cheung is filled with despair and faces an unthinkable dilemma. The short highlights the helpless situations faced by grassroot seniors in the society and the severe lack of public support services available to them.
Who directed Cage?
Cage was directed by Tai Ching-Yu.
Who stars in Cage?
The principal cast of Cage includes Cho Ying-Fat, Alice Fung So-Bor, Janice Chan Ching Yee, Poon Cheuk-Ming.
When was Cage released and how long is it?
Cage was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Cage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cage was composed by Gabriel Chan.