Life on The Line
命懸一念
Synopsis
A directorial effort from Ashley Cheung, a promising and up-and-coming scriptwriter. An excellent dramatic short film with the brilliant performance of Joman Chiang, the Queen of independent films, and Himmy Wong of Weeds on Fire. Nim Cheung is a senior counsellor of the Suicide Prevention Hotline. She is still suffering from the death of her little daughter. One day, she receives a phone call of a young man who is attempting suicide. She finds out that he is the one responsible for her daughter’s death. What will she do facing this dilemma, which may cause complete different stories to both of their lives?
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2017第39屆金穗獎影展｜命懸一念 Life on the Line
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2017
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ashley Cheung
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashley Cheung
- Original Score
- Wan Pin-Chu
- Original Title
- 命懸一念
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ashley Cheung
Ashley Cheung
Wan Pin-Chu
Nasper Hui
Pikyi Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Ashley Cheung
Director
Pikyi Lee
Producer
Ashley Cheung
Writer
Nasper Hui
Editor
Wan Pin-Chu
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life on The Line
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What is Life on The Line about?
A directorial effort from Ashley Cheung, a promising and up-and-coming scriptwriter. An excellent dramatic short film with the brilliant performance of Joman Chiang, the Queen of independent films, and Himmy Wong of Weeds on Fire. Nim Cheung is a senior counsellor of the Suicide Prevention Hotline. She is still suffering from the death of her little daughter. One day, she receives a phone call of a young man who is attempting suicide. She finds out that he is the one responsible for her daughter’s death. What will she do facing this dilemma, which may cause complete different stories to both of their lives?
Who directed Life on The Line?
Life on The Line was directed by Ashley Cheung.
Who stars in Life on The Line?
The principal cast of Life on The Line includes Chiang Cho-Man, Himmy Wong, Chloe Yeung, Juliana Wong Pui-Chun, Amy Wu Tan-Ying.
When was Life on The Line released and how long is it?
Life on The Line was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Life on The Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life on The Line was composed by Wan Pin-Chu.