May & August
五月八月
Synopsis
In December of 1937 two young girls aged 9 and 4, May and August, lived blissfully with their parents in Nanjing. Unfortunately, the outbreak of the war totally changed their lives. May's parents were killed by the Japanese soldiers, and the girls taken to a refugee camp. Once May's uncle learned of the tragedy, he retrieved the two girls from the camp. But when the Japanese invaders took full control of the city, May and August would then have to learn to be strong to face all the upcoming challenges.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond To Kwok-Wai
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond To Kwok-Wai
- Original Title
- 五月八月
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond To Kwok-Wai
Raymond To Kwok-Wai
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Lee Fung-Ming
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond To Kwok-Wai
Screenplay
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Director of Photography
Lee Fung-Ming
Producer
Raymond To Kwok-Wai
Director
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Hong Kong Cinema
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BD Release: 2001-2005
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Frequently Asked Questions About May & August
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What is May & August about?
In December of 1937 two young girls aged 9 and 4, May and August, lived blissfully with their parents in Nanjing. Unfortunately, the outbreak of the war totally changed their lives. May's parents were killed by the Japanese soldiers, and the girls taken to a refugee camp. Once May's uncle learned of the tragedy, he retrieved the two girls from the camp. But when the Japanese invaders took full control of the city, May and August would then have to learn to be strong to face all the upcoming challenges.
Who directed May & August?
May & August was directed by Raymond To Kwok-Wai.
Who stars in May & August?
The principal cast of May & August includes Cecilia Yip Tung, Lin Quan, Qiu Lier, Lee Wa-Lun, May Xue.
When was May & August released and how long is it?
May & August was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.