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7.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb1988Hong Kong

On the Brink

梦边缘

Synopsis

Wang Wenjie (Stephen Chow) entered an advertising agency after graduating from university. The strict boss, busy work, and complicated interpersonal relationships made this shy and introverted youth feel tremendous pressure. Wang Wenjie has an older brother who is engaged in the trade industry. The business is flourishing, which is the pride of his parents. The existence of his brother makes Wang Wenjie feel inferior. Wang Wenjie has an ulterior secret, that is, he often indulges in dream scenes and even affects his work during the day. One day, because he couldn't distinguish between dreams and reality, attacked his female boss and lost his job. Desperate, chose to commit suicide. Fortunately, he did not die, and unexpectedly won the Mark Six lottery. His brother invited him to invest in his company and gave him the position of deputy general manager. However, is all this a reality or a dream?

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
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Original Title
梦边缘
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese
Runtime
Unknown

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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Brink

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What is On the Brink about?

Wang Wenjie (Stephen Chow) entered an advertising agency after graduating from university. The strict boss, busy work, and complicated interpersonal relationships made this shy and introverted youth feel tremendous pressure. Wang Wenjie has an older brother who is engaged in the trade industry. The business is flourishing, which is the pride of his parents. The existence of his brother makes Wang Wenjie feel inferior. Wang Wenjie has an ulterior secret, that is, he often indulges in dream scenes and even affects his work during the day. One day, because he couldn't distinguish between dreams and reality, attacked his female boss and lost his job. Desperate, chose to commit suicide. Fortunately, he did not die, and unexpectedly won the Mark Six lottery. His brother invited him to invest in his company and gave him the position of deputy general manager. However, is all this a reality or a dream?

Who directed On the Brink?

On the Brink was directed by Not specified.

Who stars in On the Brink?

The principal cast of On the Brink includes Lee Shing-Cheong, Ho-Wai Mak, Seung Yee, Stephen Chow.

When was On the Brink released and how long is it?

On the Brink was released in 1988 with a total runtime of Unknown.