Cross the Hu-du-men - the demarcation between the back and front stage in Cantonese opera, and you leave yourself behind to absorb totally in your character. Lang Kim-sum is a charismatic Cantonese opera star who understands perfectly it’s a point of no return once she crosses the Hu-du-men on stage, and in life as well. Respected by colleagues and friends and about to retire, Lang has yet to face new, unexpected Hu-du-men’s in domestic and professional life. Husband Chan suddenly wants to immigrate. Daughter Mimi has a lesbian relationship. At work, her progressive opera director causes havoc in reforming a traditional art. Lang’s protege Ip Yuk-sheung chooses between career and love, and a secret of Lang’s past also surfaces. Lang, the quintessential master of vicissitudes on stage and in life, braves new crises and dilemma with gentle and light-hearted flair. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 7.1/10 | |
Released: | April 4, 1996 | |
Runtime: | 87 min | |
Genres: | Drama Comedy | |
Countries: | Hong Kong | |
Companies: | Amuse Golden Harvest Pictures (China) Golden Movies International Golden Harvest Productions Ko Chi Sum Films Co. Ltd. | |
Cast: | Josephine Siao Anita Yuen Daniel Hiu Tung Chan | |
Crew: | Raymond To Kei Shu | |
magically_delicious : This episode is crazy genius and laugh out loud amusement. “I nearly soiled my Cassock”!