Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam
獅子山下：來客
Synopsis
Following Ah Man’s arrival in Hong Kong as a stowaway, the Vietnamese teenager seeks out his cousin for help to earn a living. Thereafter he becomes an apprentice with a compatriot Vietnamese painter. One day, Ah Man accidentally discovers his cousin’s disgraceful secret, while the painter faces deportation for his own illegal residency status. The Boy from Vietnam marked the debut of Ann Hui’s Vietnam Trilogy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Chi, Shu Kei
- Original Title
- 獅子山下：來客
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Hui
Wong Chi, Shu Kei
Department Leadership Roster
Wong Chi
Writer
Shu Kei
Writer
Ann Hui
Director
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What is Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam about?
Following Ah Man’s arrival in Hong Kong as a stowaway, the Vietnamese teenager seeks out his cousin for help to earn a living. Thereafter he becomes an apprentice with a compatriot Vietnamese painter. One day, Ah Man accidentally discovers his cousin’s disgraceful secret, while the painter faces deportation for his own illegal residency status. The Boy from Vietnam marked the debut of Ann Hui’s Vietnam Trilogy.
Who directed Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam?
Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam was directed by Ann Hui.
Who stars in Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam?
The principal cast of Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam includes Not specified.
When was Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam released and how long is it?
Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 49m.