A Woman Is a Woman
女人就是女人
“This is their herstory.”
Synopsis
Sung Chi Yu has been happily married for 10 years but has kept a secret from her husband Chi Hung and step-daughter Lai Kei: she is a transwoman. Everything falls apart when her husband discovers this secret. Meanwhile, Lai Kei develops her first emotions for love towards her male classmate Ghiu Ling Fung but he is hiding his own battle with gender identity. Since childhood, he has dared to think and behave like a girl but never dared to reveal it to his religious and conservative family who tell him to act like a man. In his teenage years he finds himself exploring the notion of love and identity with the help of an imaginary ideal feminine image named Rose. She springs from his heart and walks by his side through many hardships. Both Chi Yu and Ling Fung will have to overcome the prejudice of others to find happiness in themselves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maisy Goosy Suen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jackie Wong
- Original Title
- 女人就是女人
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maisy Goosy Suen
Jackie Wong
Mimi Wong
Department Leadership Roster
Maisy Goosy Suen
Director
Jackie Wong
Writer
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What is A Woman Is a Woman about?
Sung Chi Yu has been happily married for 10 years but has kept a secret from her husband Chi Hung and step-daughter Lai Kei: she is a transwoman. Everything falls apart when her husband discovers this secret. Meanwhile, Lai Kei develops her first emotions for love towards her male classmate Ghiu Ling Fung but he is hiding his own battle with gender identity. Since childhood, he has dared to think and behave like a girl but never dared to reveal it to his religious and conservative family who tell him to act like a man. In his teenage years he finds himself exploring the notion of love and identity with the help of an imaginary ideal feminine image named Rose. She springs from his heart and walks by his side through many hardships. Both Chi Yu and Ling Fung will have to overcome the prejudice of others to find happiness in themselves.
Who directed A Woman Is a Woman?
A Woman Is a Woman was directed by Maisy Goosy Suen.
Who stars in A Woman Is a Woman?
The principal cast of A Woman Is a Woman includes Amanda Lee Wai-Man, Tomo Kelly, Buber Mak, Koyi Mak.
When was A Woman Is a Woman released and how long is it?
A Woman Is a Woman was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.