The Withering
日照太短
Synopsis
Hung, a 40-year-old security guard of a commercial building, lives in a cramped sub-divided flat with his wife, Ping, a part-time waitress in a Cha Chaan Teng, and son, Pak Yin. Amidst all the struggles for affordable accommodation, Hung never succumbs and hopes they will eventually move into a public housing unit. Yet, the lives of three get even rougher when Ping finds herself pregnant while they are being forced to leave but unable to find a new flat. Meanwhile, Pak Yin chooses to endure silently for the sake of his parents. Trapped in such a vicious cycle, are love and companionship the way to resolve?
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[一分鐘預告1 min Trailer] 獅子山下 2020：日照太短（2020)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Premiere on RTHK TV Channel - Below The Lion Rock 2020
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chi Him Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Suk-nga
- Original Score
- Li Chi Fung
- Original Title
- 日照太短
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Radio Television Hong Kong
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chi Him Yuen
Wong Suk-nga
Li Chi Fung
Rick Lau Tsz-Kin
Chi Him Yuen
Lo Chi-Wa, Heiward Mak Hei-Yan
Department Leadership Roster
Chi Him Yuen
Director
Wong Suk-nga
Writer
Chi Him Yuen
Editor
Rick Lau Tsz-Kin
Director of Photography
Lo Chi-Wa
Producer
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What is The Withering about?
Hung, a 40-year-old security guard of a commercial building, lives in a cramped sub-divided flat with his wife, Ping, a part-time waitress in a Cha Chaan Teng, and son, Pak Yin. Amidst all the struggles for affordable accommodation, Hung never succumbs and hopes they will eventually move into a public housing unit. Yet, the lives of three get even rougher when Ping finds herself pregnant while they are being forced to leave but unable to find a new flat. Meanwhile, Pak Yin chooses to endure silently for the sake of his parents. Trapped in such a vicious cycle, are love and companionship the way to resolve?
Who directed The Withering?
The Withering was directed by Chi Him Yuen.
Who stars in The Withering?
The principal cast of The Withering includes Joseph Cheng King-Kei, Fonnie Ng, Cheung Yi Yau, Ng Kam Chuen.
When was The Withering released and how long is it?
The Withering was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Withering?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Withering was composed by Li Chi Fung.