Boat People
投奔怒海
Synopsis
A Japanese photojournalist revisits Vietnam after the liberation to document the nation, and begins following and documenting the young children from a poor Vietnamese family.
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Boat People (Modern Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiu Kang-Chien
- Original Score
- Law Wing-Fai, Hako Yamasaki
- Original Title
- 投奔怒海
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English, Japanese, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Bluebird Movie Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Hui
Chiu Kang-Chien
Law Wing-Fai, Hako Yamasaki
Wong Chung-Gei
Kin Kin
Hsia Meng
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Hui
Director
Chiu Kang-Chien
Screenplay
Kin Kin
Editor
Hsia Meng
Producer
Wong Chung-Gei
Director of Photography
Law Wing-Fai
Original Music Composer
Hako Yamasaki
Original Music Composer
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boat People
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What is Boat People about?
A Japanese photojournalist revisits Vietnam after the liberation to document the nation, and begins following and documenting the young children from a poor Vietnamese family.
Who directed Boat People?
Boat People was directed by Ann Hui.
Who stars in Boat People?
The principal cast of Boat People includes George Lam Tsz-Cheung, Season Ma, Cora Miao, Andy Lau, Tung-Sheng Chang.
When was Boat People released and how long is it?
Boat People was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did Boat People make at the box office?
Boat People grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Boat People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boat People was composed by Law Wing-Fai, Hako Yamasaki.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boat People?
Boat People holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).