The Truth About Jane and Sam
真心話
Synopsis
Sam, a fresh graduate from Singapore, works as a journalist in Hong Kong to gain wider exposure in life. He chances upon Jane, an intriguing mainland girl who lives a wayward, depraved life on the streets of Hong Kong. Because of her previous experiences in life, she is highly distrustful of men and spends her days smoking, taking drugs and booze. Sam, from a rich Singapore family, finds his social view broadened as he spends time with Jane in an effort to capture a good feature story. What started out as fascination over her for a cover story develops into a heart-warming love story. The two fall in love but their love is tested under the harsh light of societal comparisons.
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Peter Ho
Sam
Fann Wong
Jane
Cheng Pei-pei
Sam's mother
Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Sam's father
Jason Chu Wing-Tong
Richard
Chin Ka-Lok
Jane's brother
Wei Wei
Jane's grandmother
Deborah Sim
The ice-cream seller
Isabel Chan Yat-Ning
Joseph Cheng King-Kei
Lena Chan Wai
Simon Lui Yu-Yeung
Benz Kong To-Hoi
James Lye
Louis Yuen Siu-Cheung
Wong Shu-Tong
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Yee Tung-Sing
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Yee Tung-Sing
- Original Title
- 真心話
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 珠江电影制片
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
Catherine Hun, Henry Fong Ping
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
Director
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
Writer
Catherine Hun
Producer
Henry Fong Ping
Producer
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What is The Truth About Jane and Sam about?
Sam, a fresh graduate from Singapore, works as a journalist in Hong Kong to gain wider exposure in life. He chances upon Jane, an intriguing mainland girl who lives a wayward, depraved life on the streets of Hong Kong. Because of her previous experiences in life, she is highly distrustful of men and spends her days smoking, taking drugs and booze. Sam, from a rich Singapore family, finds his social view broadened as he spends time with Jane in an effort to capture a good feature story. What started out as fascination over her for a cover story develops into a heart-warming love story. The two fall in love but their love is tested under the harsh light of societal comparisons.
Who directed The Truth About Jane and Sam?
The Truth About Jane and Sam was directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing.
Who stars in The Truth About Jane and Sam?
The principal cast of The Truth About Jane and Sam includes Peter Ho, Fann Wong, Cheng Pei-pei, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho, Jason Chu Wing-Tong.
When was The Truth About Jane and Sam released and how long is it?
The Truth About Jane and Sam was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.