Leaving in Sorrow (2001)
Leaving In Sorrow is a gritty, realistic portrayal of Hong Kong in the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis. It is the first Hong Kong production filmed in the "Dogme 95" style, using hand-held cameras, natural lighting, and real locations. The film follows a disparate group of characters--including a pastor, a magazine editor, and a slacker from San Francisco--who find their lives suddenly turned upside down by events beyond their control.
Director: Vincent Chui
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Tony Ho as Alex Lai |
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Duncan Chow as Ray |
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Ivy Ho Wan-Ming as Ivy |
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Francis Ng Chun-Yu as As Self |
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Shawn Yue Man-Lok as Hong |
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Sheung Ming-Fai as Kwong |
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Crystal Lui Kwok-Wai as Chris |
| Directing | Vincent Chui | Director |
| Writing | Patrick Kong Pak-Leung | Writer |
| Production | Vincent Chui | Producer |
| Camera | Yip Shiu-Kei | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Kattie Fan | Editor |
| Production | Gorretti Mak Yan-Yan | Production Manager |