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Hu-Du-Men (1996)

Overview

The "Hu-Du-Men" (loosely translated as "stage door") is an imaginary line separating the stage from reality, and a line that must be crossed each and every night by Sum (Josephine Siao), the aging star of a Cantonese Opera troupe. Nearing the twilight of a storied career, Sum must face a variety of challenging new obstacles, including the possible emigration of her family come 1997, the appearance of a promising young actress (Anita Yuen), the hiring of a Western-schooled stage director (David Wu), the surprising revelation of her daughter's sexuality, and finally the reappearance of a shocking secret from her past. Through it all, Sum must retain her professionalism and dignity, as the "Hu-Du-Men" between the stage and her life begins to blur. Emotional, intimate direction and Raymond To's intelligent, relevant screenplay make Hu-Du-Men worthwhile cinema, but it's Josephine Siao's brilliant, emotionally dynamic performance that sets this film above the rest.
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Shu Kei profile
Shu Kei

Director

Cast

Josephine Siao Fong-Fong profile
Josephine Siao Fong-Fong

Lang Kim-Sam

Anita Yuen Wing-Yee profile
Anita Yuen Wing-Yee

Yip Yuk-Seung

Waise Lee Chi-Hung profile
Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Ah Lung

Chung King-Fai profile
Chung King-Fai

Chan Yiu Jo

Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung profile
Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung

Wong Man-Chun

Lee Heung-Kam profile
Lee Heung-Kam

Piano

Tam Sin-Hung profile
Tam Sin-Hung

Auntie Ming

Michelle Wong Man profile
Michelle Wong Man

Mimi Chan

David Wu profile
David Wu

Director Lam

Louise Lee Si-Kei profile
Louise Lee Si-Kei

Josephine Siao Fong-Fong profile
Josephine Siao Fong-Fong

Lang Kim-Sam

Anita Yuen Wing-Yee profile
Anita Yuen Wing-Yee

Yip Yuk-Seung

Waise Lee Chi-Hung profile
Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Ah Lung

Chung King-Fai profile
Chung King-Fai

Chan Yiu Jo

Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung profile
Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung

Wong Man-Chun

Lee Heung-Kam profile
Lee Heung-Kam

Piano

Tam Sin-Hung profile
Tam Sin-Hung

Auntie Ming

Michelle Wong Man profile
Michelle Wong Man

Mimi Chan

David Wu profile
David Wu

Director Lam

Louise Lee Si-Kei profile
Louise Lee Si-Kei

Extra

Release Date

April 3, 1996

Original Language

Mandarin, Cantonese

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Golden Harvest Productions logoKo Chi Sum Films logo

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Hu Du Men (1996) Original Trailer [FHD]

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