Floating Life
浮生
“Moving East to West has turned their lives...upside down”
Synopsis
An aging Hong Kong couple move to Australia with their two youngest sons. They stay with a daughter who has already begun a successful career. Meanwhile their eldest daughter lives in Germany and their eldest son remains in Hong Kong. The film explores the different ways the family members cope with isolation and alienation.
Top Cast
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Annette Shun Wah
Yen Chan
Annie Liu On-Lai
Bing Chan
Anthony Brandon Wong
Gar Ming
Edwin Pang
Pa
Heung-Sing Lee
Mum
Toby Wong Chun-Lam
Yue
Toby Chan
Chau
Julian Pulvermacher
Michael
Bruce Poon
Cheung
Claudette Chua
Mui Mui
Jian Feng Li
Noodle Shop Waiter
David Lee Wai-Sheung
Noodle Shop Owner
Robyn Matters
Kathy
Rafi Perla
Schoolboy
Mark Ure
Schoolboy
Kenneth Chan
Doctor
Marilyn Allen
Maria
Dion Horstmans
Skinhead
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clara Law
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Fong Ling-Ching, Clara Law
- Original Score
- Davood A. Tabrizi
- Original Title
- 浮生
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- German, Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Hibiscus Films, Southern Star Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clara Law
Eddie Fong Ling-Ching, Clara Law
Davood A. Tabrizi
Dion Beebe
Suresh Ayyar
Bridget Ikin
Department Leadership Roster
Clara Law
Director
Suresh Ayyar
Editor
Bridget Ikin
Producer
Eddie Fong Ling-Ching
Screenplay
Clara Law
Screenplay
Dion Beebe
Director of Photography
Davood A. Tabrizi
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Yee
Production Design
Danny Baldwin
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Floating Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Floating Life about?
An aging Hong Kong couple move to Australia with their two youngest sons. They stay with a daughter who has already begun a successful career. Meanwhile their eldest daughter lives in Germany and their eldest son remains in Hong Kong. The film explores the different ways the family members cope with isolation and alienation.
Who directed Floating Life?
Floating Life was directed by Clara Law.
Who stars in Floating Life?
The principal cast of Floating Life includes Annette Shun Wah, Annie Liu On-Lai, Anthony Brandon Wong, Edwin Pang, Heung-Sing Lee.
When was Floating Life released and how long is it?
Floating Life was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Floating Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Floating Life was composed by Davood A. Tabrizi.