Durian Durian
榴槤飄飄
Synopsis
The first half of this film portrays the experiences of a young northern mainland Chinese woman (Fan) temporarily working as a sex worker in Hong Kong. After her 3-month visa expires, the second half of the film focuses on Yan's return to her family and her ex-fiancé in Northeast China and the ways that she invests the money that she has earned.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fruit Chan
- Screenplay & Story
- Fruit Chan, Sheng Zhimin
- Original Score
- Lam Wah-Chuen, Carlton Chu Hing-Cheung
- Original Title
- 榴槤飄飄
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, France
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Golden Network Asia, Nice Top Entertainment, Wild Bunch, Des Films, StudioCanal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fruit Chan
Fruit Chan, Sheng Zhimin, Peter Chan Wai-Keung
Lam Wah-Chuen, Carlton Chu Hing-Cheung
Lam Wah-Chuen
Sam-Fat Tin
Carrie Wong, Vincent Maraval, Alain de la Mata, Jean-Pierre Dionnet
Department Leadership Roster
Fruit Chan
Director
Fruit Chan
Screenplay
Sheng Zhimin
Screenplay
Sam-Fat Tin
Editor
Tin Muk
Costume Design
Lam Wah-Chuen
Original Music Composer
Carrie Wong
Producer
Lam Wah-Chuen
Director of Photography
Carlton Chu Hing-Cheung
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Durian Durian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Durian Durian about?
The first half of this film portrays the experiences of a young northern mainland Chinese woman (Fan) temporarily working as a sex worker in Hong Kong. After her 3-month visa expires, the second half of the film focuses on Yan's return to her family and her ex-fiancé in Northeast China and the ways that she invests the money that she has earned.
Who directed Durian Durian?
Durian Durian was directed by Fruit Chan.
Who stars in Durian Durian?
The principal cast of Durian Durian includes Qin Hailu, Wai-Fan Mak, Xiao Ming Biao, Fan Lei, Wai Yiu Yung.
When was Durian Durian released and how long is it?
Durian Durian was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Durian Durian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Durian Durian was composed by Lam Wah-Chuen, Carlton Chu Hing-Cheung.