Black Lips
Synopsis
Hong, a lonely Chinese immigrant, sells black market abalone at inflated prices and avoids connecting with people through a life of solitary ritual. He ventures to a remote part of the coast to track down his supplier where he meets Cain, a lonely gay man in a troubled relationship. With Cain’s help, Hong makes his way back to the city – and to a new understanding of his life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adrian Chiarella
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Chiarella
- Original Title
- Black Lips
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Chiarella
Adrian Chiarella
Rebecca Janek
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Rebecca Janek
Producer
Adrian Chiarella
Director
Adrian Chiarella
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What is Black Lips about?
Hong, a lonely Chinese immigrant, sells black market abalone at inflated prices and avoids connecting with people through a life of solitary ritual. He ventures to a remote part of the coast to track down his supplier where he meets Cain, a lonely gay man in a troubled relationship. With Cain’s help, Hong makes his way back to the city – and to a new understanding of his life.
Who directed Black Lips?
Black Lips was directed by Adrian Chiarella.
Who stars in Black Lips?
The principal cast of Black Lips includes Jason Chong, Adam Marks, Alex Rowe.
When was Black Lips released and how long is it?
Black Lips was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 15m.