A Life of Papers
紙皮婆婆
Synopsis
Based on a real case, A Life of Papers tells the story of the 82-year-old Chu, a “cardboard granny” who makes her living by collecting waste cardboard boxes and selling them to recyclers at as low as HK$1 per kilogram. Under-privileged and oppressed, Chu almost consistently runs into conflicts with the merciless law enforcers, as well as the blood-thirsty press. The film also depicts her bonding with two other persons: a 10-year-old AD/HD kid and Ling, her long-time crippled mate whom everyone believes to be her husband but what lies behind is a Platonic relationship of secret intimacy and loving care. Chu’s story also affects the young soul of the ambitious and fame-driven reporter, Heidi.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rex Ren Xia
- Original Title
- 紙皮婆婆
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- One Cool Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rex Ren Xia
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Rex Ren Xia
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What is A Life of Papers about?
Based on a real case, A Life of Papers tells the story of the 82-year-old Chu, a “cardboard granny” who makes her living by collecting waste cardboard boxes and selling them to recyclers at as low as HK$1 per kilogram. Under-privileged and oppressed, Chu almost consistently runs into conflicts with the merciless law enforcers, as well as the blood-thirsty press. The film also depicts her bonding with two other persons: a 10-year-old AD/HD kid and Ling, her long-time crippled mate whom everyone believes to be her husband but what lies behind is a Platonic relationship of secret intimacy and loving care. Chu’s story also affects the young soul of the ambitious and fame-driven reporter, Heidi.
Who directed A Life of Papers?
A Life of Papers was directed by Rex Ren Xia.
Who stars in A Life of Papers?
The principal cast of A Life of Papers includes Kara Wai Ying-hung.
When was A Life of Papers released and how long is it?
A Life of Papers was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.