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6.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDb20011h 30mHong Kong

Leaving in Sorrow

憂憂愁愁的走了

Synopsis

Leaving In Sorrow is a gritty, realistic portrayal of Hong Kong in the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis. It is the first Hong Kong production filmed in the "Dogme 95" style, using hand-held cameras, natural lighting, and real locations. The film follows a disparate group of characters--including a pastor, a magazine editor, and a slacker from San Francisco--who find their lives suddenly turned upside down by events beyond their control.

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Leaving in Sorrow 憂憂愁愁的走了 trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Transcendent Journey Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vincent Chui
Screenplay & Story
Patrick Kong Pak-Leung
Original Title
憂憂愁愁的走了
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese, Mandarin, English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Ying E Chi

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vincent Chui

Screenplay & Story

Patrick Kong Pak-Leung

Director of Photography

Yip Shiu-Kei

Film Editing

Kattie Fan

Producers

Vincent Chui

Department Leadership Roster

Vincent Chui

Director

Patrick Kong Pak-Leung

Patrick Kong Pak-Leung

Writer

Vincent Chui

Producer

Yip Shiu-Kei

Yip Shiu-Kei

Director of Photography

Kattie Fan

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leaving in Sorrow

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What is Leaving in Sorrow about?

Leaving In Sorrow is a gritty, realistic portrayal of Hong Kong in the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis. It is the first Hong Kong production filmed in the "Dogme 95" style, using hand-held cameras, natural lighting, and real locations. The film follows a disparate group of characters--including a pastor, a magazine editor, and a slacker from San Francisco--who find their lives suddenly turned upside down by events beyond their control.

Who directed Leaving in Sorrow?

Leaving in Sorrow was directed by Vincent Chui.

Who stars in Leaving in Sorrow?

The principal cast of Leaving in Sorrow includes Tony Ho, Duncan Chow, Ivy Ho Wan-Ming, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Yue Man-lok.

When was Leaving in Sorrow released and how long is it?

Leaving in Sorrow was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.