Charlie's Bubble
文仔的肥皂泡
Synopsis
The poetry of teenagers in love is one of the most endearing and enduring traditions in cinema. Philip Chan made his solo directorial debut with a film based on his own adolescent fantasy, about a secondary school student who falls in love with his teacher. The teacher happens to be pregnant and, after the kid makes the vow to help her take care of the child, the father reappears to assume his responsibilities…Is teenage bubble going to burst? Chan had the foresight – or was it luck? – to hand over writing chores to Alfred Cheung, who turned the potentially controversial story into a script of nuanced emotions and morality while managing to avoid the sensational. Charlie's Bubble, which escaped critical attention in its initial release, is a work that deserves a second look.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Chan Yan-Kin
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Chan Yan-Kin
- Original Title
- 文仔的肥皂泡
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Chan Yan-Kin
Philip Chan Yan-Kin, Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting
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Philip Chan Yan-Kin
Director
Philip Chan Yan-Kin
Screenplay
Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting
Writer
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What is Charlie's Bubble about?
The poetry of teenagers in love is one of the most endearing and enduring traditions in cinema. Philip Chan made his solo directorial debut with a film based on his own adolescent fantasy, about a secondary school student who falls in love with his teacher. The teacher happens to be pregnant and, after the kid makes the vow to help her take care of the child, the father reappears to assume his responsibilities…Is teenage bubble going to burst? Chan had the foresight – or was it luck? – to hand over writing chores to Alfred Cheung, who turned the potentially controversial story into a script of nuanced emotions and morality while managing to avoid the sensational. Charlie's Bubble, which escaped critical attention in its initial release, is a work that deserves a second look.
Who directed Charlie's Bubble?
Charlie's Bubble was directed by Philip Chan Yan-Kin.
Who stars in Charlie's Bubble?
The principal cast of Charlie's Bubble includes Cheung Kwok-Keung, Ping-Ping Ha, Dennis Chan Kwok-San, Tso-Yee Chan, Yeuk-Hon Fung.
When was Charlie's Bubble released and how long is it?
Charlie's Bubble was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.