Lonely Eighteen
我們的十八歲
Synopsis
This is a story about how family can impact the growth of a young woman. It follows Elaine, who grew up in poverty in the 1980’s, and her best friend Ying as they enter the Hong Kong entertainment industry to change their fate. In the golden era of Hong Kong cinema, Ying becomes a popular erotic star while Elaine struggles between her identity and her job as an actor. When Hong Kong cinema’s glory fades a decade later, the two women end up on diverging paths due to their life choices.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taoyuan Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tracy Choi Ian-Sin
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily Chan, Echo Chow, Sunny Chan Wing-Sun
- Original Title
- 我們的十八歲
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Local Production, One Cool Films, Irene Production Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tracy Choi Ian-Sin
Emily Chan, Echo Chow, Sunny Chan Wing-Sun
Simmy Cheong
Ng Kin-Hung, Irene Wan, Tang Wai-But
Department Leadership Roster
Ng Kin-Hung
Producer
Irene Wan
Producer
Emily Chan
Writer
Echo Chow
Writer
Tang Wai-But
Producer
Tracy Choi Ian-Sin
Director
Sunny Chan Wing-Sun
Writer
Simmy Cheong
Director of Photography
Giselle Fok Hio Tong
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lonely Eighteen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lonely Eighteen about?
This is a story about how family can impact the growth of a young woman. It follows Elaine, who grew up in poverty in the 1980’s, and her best friend Ying as they enter the Hong Kong entertainment industry to change their fate. In the golden era of Hong Kong cinema, Ying becomes a popular erotic star while Elaine struggles between her identity and her job as an actor. When Hong Kong cinema’s glory fades a decade later, the two women end up on diverging paths due to their life choices.
Who directed Lonely Eighteen?
Lonely Eighteen was directed by Tracy Choi Ian-Sin.
Who stars in Lonely Eighteen?
The principal cast of Lonely Eighteen includes Lam Chin-Ting, Renci Yeung, Fish Liew Chi-Yu, Irene Wan, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun.
When was Lonely Eighteen released and how long is it?
Lonely Eighteen was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.