Permanent Residence
永久居留
“Nobody will be alone.”
Synopsis
The life story of a young man who has been pursuing an impossible love with his straight boyfriend and contemplating on the mortality of his loved ones.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
OFFICIAL TRAILER - Permanent Residence - Yong jiu ju liu
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-10
Top Cast
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Sean Li
Ivan
Osman Hung
Windson
Jackie Chow
Josh
Lau Yu-Hong
Nam
Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing
Young Ivan
Scud
Gay Bar Couple
Yeung Yee-Yee
Windson's Mother
Au Hin-Wai
Dr. So
Thomas Price
Waiter Jimmie
Hau Woon-Ling
Grandmother
Wei Zi Li
Child Ivan
Chung Yui Yu
Auntie
Luk Hoi Kai
Uncle
Toby Wong Chun-Lam
Young Nam
Amy Chan
Ivan's Mother
Eva Lo
Eva
Norris Lai
Colleague in Karaoke
Sheena Wong
Colleague in Karaoke
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scud
- Screenplay & Story
- Scud
- Original Score
- Teddy Robin
- Original Title
- 永久居留
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Japanese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Artwalker, Golden Scene
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scud
Scud
Teddy Robin
Jacky Leung Gwok-Wing
Scud
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Heung
Costume Design
Scud
Writer
Scud
Producer
Scud
Director
Jacky Leung Gwok-Wing
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Permanent Residence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Permanent Residence about?
The life story of a young man who has been pursuing an impossible love with his straight boyfriend and contemplating on the mortality of his loved ones.
Who directed Permanent Residence?
Permanent Residence was directed by Scud.
Who stars in Permanent Residence?
The principal cast of Permanent Residence includes Sean Li, Osman Hung, Jackie Chow, Lau Yu-Hong, Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing.
When was Permanent Residence released and how long is it?
Permanent Residence was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Permanent Residence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Permanent Residence was composed by Teddy Robin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Permanent Residence?
Permanent Residence holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).