Madalena
馬達・蓮娜
“Two lonely lost souls encounter in a city that never sleeps”
Synopsis
A Macau photographed with elegant realism forms the backdrop to the life of Lina, a Chinese immigrant working both as a waitress in a restaurant and as a hostess in a bar in order to save money to join her mother and daughter in China. By chance she meets taxi driver Mada, also an immigrant from China. Both have a past they want to forget and love feels like it might be their last chance to avoid being alone. But as is always the case in a melodrama, the past isn't easily tamed.
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Madalena | FEFF 23 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Udine Far East Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Chan
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily Chan
- Original Score
- Fukushima Akitsugu
- Original Title
- 馬達・蓮娜
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Macao
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- One Cool Films, Local Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Chan
Emily Chan
Fukushima Akitsugu
Peace Ao Ieong
Barfuss Hui
Man Man Lai, Ng Kin-Hung, Tang Wai-But
Department Leadership Roster
Man Man Lai
Producer
Emily Chan
Writer
Ng Kin-Hung
Producer
Tang Wai-But
Producer
Emily Chan
Director
Peace Ao Ieong
Director of Photography
Barfuss Hui
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madalena
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What is Madalena about?
A Macau photographed with elegant realism forms the backdrop to the life of Lina, a Chinese immigrant working both as a waitress in a restaurant and as a hostess in a bar in order to save money to join her mother and daughter in China. By chance she meets taxi driver Mada, also an immigrant from China. Both have a past they want to forget and love feels like it might be their last chance to avoid being alone. But as is always the case in a melodrama, the past isn't easily tamed.
Who directed Madalena?
Madalena was directed by Emily Chan.
Who stars in Madalena?
The principal cast of Madalena includes Louis Cheung, Chrissie Chau Sau-Na.
When was Madalena released and how long is it?
Madalena was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Madalena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madalena was composed by Fukushima Akitsugu.