Director :
Stars :
Josephine Siao Fong-FongAnita Yuen Wing-YeeWaise Lee Chi-HungChung King-FaiDaniel Chan Hiu-TungLee Heung-KamTam Sin-HungMichelle Wong ManDavid WuLouise Lee Si-Kei
Genre :
Release :
1996-04-03
Rating :
4.6
Story :
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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