A Thousand Sails
木已成舟
Synopsis
In a traditional fishing village where most youngsters have left to work in the city, the older generations are left behind. Ren, a widow who lives in the village helps her neighbour, Mrs Wah, to deliver a gift to her son, Chung in the city. Ren finds out that Chung is leading a harsh life. Back in the village, there is no one with whom she can share this secret. The only refuge from the sleepless night is her deceased husband. A Thousand Sails is a short tale about the poignant separation between city and village, mother and son, life and death. With long shots and sophisticated art direction, Eric Tsang Hing-weng compellingly captures the actors’ performances, especially that of Professor Chow Po-chung’s surprising debut.
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《木已成舟》A Thousand Sails 第十三屆鮮浪潮國際短片節（開幕短片）
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Tsang Hing Weng
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Tsang Hing Weng
- Original Title
- 木已成舟
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Tsang Hing Weng
Eric Tsang Hing Weng
Shek Keong Wong
Eric Tsang Hing Weng
Sharon Lo Ka Yan
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Tsang Hing Weng
Writer
Eric Tsang Hing Weng
Director
Shek Keong Wong
Director of Photography
Sharon Lo Ka Yan
Producer
Eric Tsang Hing Weng
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Thousand Sails
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What is A Thousand Sails about?
In a traditional fishing village where most youngsters have left to work in the city, the older generations are left behind. Ren, a widow who lives in the village helps her neighbour, Mrs Wah, to deliver a gift to her son, Chung in the city. Ren finds out that Chung is leading a harsh life. Back in the village, there is no one with whom she can share this secret. The only refuge from the sleepless night is her deceased husband. A Thousand Sails is a short tale about the poignant separation between city and village, mother and son, life and death. With long shots and sophisticated art direction, Eric Tsang Hing-weng compellingly captures the actors’ performances, especially that of Professor Chow Po-chung’s surprising debut.
Who directed A Thousand Sails?
A Thousand Sails was directed by Eric Tsang Hing Weng.
Who stars in A Thousand Sails?
The principal cast of A Thousand Sails includes May Leong, Chow Po Chung, Pang Mei-Seung, Cheng Wai-Shing.
When was A Thousand Sails released and how long is it?
A Thousand Sails was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 16m.