Sara, formerly known as Que Sera Sera[2] (Chinese: 雛妓), is a 2015 Hong Kong psychological thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Charlene Choi and Simon Yam. The film was released on March 5, 2015.[3]
| Sara | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Herman Yau |
| Written by | Erica Li |
| Produced by | Chapman To[1] |
| Starring | Charlene Choi Simon Yam |
| Cinematography | Joe Chan |
| Edited by | Azrael Chung |
| Music by | Mak Chun Hung |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Emperor Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Languages | Cantonese English Thai |
| Budget | HK$10 million[2] |
| Box office | HK$18.1 million |
Plot
editAfter being sexually abused as a child by her stepfather, Sara (Choi) runs away from home, earns her own keep and spends her nights in various locales, including country parks and fast-food joints that stay open 24 hours. While hanging around the Tsim Sha Tsui East promenade late one evening, she meets the gentlemanly, middle-aged Kam Ho-yin (Simon Yam Tat-wah). The two embark on a complex relationship that involves his getting her into a good school and a new life she chooses to take.
Cast
edit- Charlene Choi as Sara Ho
- Simon Yam as Kam Ho-yin
- Sunadcha Tadrabiab as Dok-my, an underage prostitute in Thailand
- Ryan Lau as Raymond, Sara's boyfriend
- Alien Sun as Tong May, Sara's mother
- Tony Ho as Kwok Wah, Sara's stepfather
- Benson Ling as Patrick
- Lam Chiu-wing as Magazine Chief Editor
- Mimi Kung as Kam Ho-yin's wife
- Tsui Siu-wa as University professor
Reception
editBox office
editThe film has grossed HK$6.27 million (US$808,000) over four days.[4] In the second week, the film has grossed HK$4.14 million (US$533,000).[5] In the fourth week, the film has grossed HK$3.32 million (US$429,000) with a total of HK$18.1 million (US$2.34 million).[6]
Awards
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| 6th Macau International Movie Festival | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominee | Awards | Remarks | Results |
| Simon Yam | Best Actor | - | Won[7] |
| Charlene Choi | Best Actress | - | Won[7] |
| 21st Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award | |||
| Nominee | Awards | Remarks | Results |
| Sara | Films of Merit | - | Won |
| 10th Osaka Asian Film Festival | |||
| Nominee | Awards | Remarks | Results |
| Charlene Choi | Special Mention | - | Won |
| 34th Hong Kong Film Award[8] | |||
| Nominee | Awards | Remarks | Results |
| Charlene Choi | Best Actress | - | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Sara is a step forward for Charlene Choi's acting career". South China Morning Post. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Chapman To producing Que Sera Sera". Film Business Asia. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Herman Yau Exposes Asian Sex Tourism In First SARA Trailer". Twitch Film. 30 December 2014. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Hollywood takes top spots at China box office". Film Business Asia. 10 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Cinderella has fairytale opening across Greater China". Film Business Asia. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Kingsman explodes at China box office". Film Business Asia. 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 15 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Zhang Yimou Awarded Lifetime Achievement at Macau Film Festival". China Radio International. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 11 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "第三十四屆香港電影金像獎提名名單 Nomination List of The 34th Hong Kong Film Awards". Hong Kong Film Awards. Retrieved 10 March 2015.