Laughless
籠中鳥
Synopsis
This is a harmonious town without a single smile to be seen, as the authority restricts the act of smiling, claiming that it could initiate violence and cause social turmoil. Inspector Merit 64 complies with the command of the great bailiff ‘Father’ to safeguard residents' health, when one day he encounters P928, a young man who refuses to stay obedient and tries to act against the power. This rendezvous puts Inspector Merit 64’s loyalty into test, whether to uphold his loyalty to the authority or to put up a smile according to his own wish remains his own choice. A lifelong debate between freedom and stability of living.
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Fresh Wave 鮮浪潮 2015 競賽短片 《籠中鳥 Laughless》 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2015
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheung Ho Yin
- Screenplay & Story
- Cheung Yim
- Original Title
- 籠中鳥
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Hong Kong Design Institute
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheung Ho Yin
Cheung Yim
Lee Yeung, Leung Hiu Fung
Wong Chun Sing
Cheung Cheuk Kwan
Department Leadership Roster
Cheung Ho Yin
Director
Cheung Yim
Writer
Lee Yeung
Director of Photography
Leung Hiu Fung
Director of Photography
Cheung Cheuk Kwan
Producer
Wong Chun Sing
Editor
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What is Laughless about?
This is a harmonious town without a single smile to be seen, as the authority restricts the act of smiling, claiming that it could initiate violence and cause social turmoil. Inspector Merit 64 complies with the command of the great bailiff ‘Father’ to safeguard residents' health, when one day he encounters P928, a young man who refuses to stay obedient and tries to act against the power. This rendezvous puts Inspector Merit 64’s loyalty into test, whether to uphold his loyalty to the authority or to put up a smile according to his own wish remains his own choice. A lifelong debate between freedom and stability of living.
Who directed Laughless?
Laughless was directed by Cheung Ho Yin.
Who stars in Laughless?
The principal cast of Laughless includes Lai Hon Lam, Karson Li Hon Tin, Vivian Law Choi-Ling, Lam Hiu Ying, Fung Pak-Yin.
When was Laughless released and how long is it?
Laughless was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 20m.