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Sara
Theatrical poster
Directed by Herman Yau
Produced by Chapman To[1]
Written by Erica Li
Starring Charlene Choi
Simon Yam
Music by Mak Chun Hung
Cinematography Joe Chan
Edited by Azrael Chung
Production
company
Rex Film Productions
Fox International Channels
Hong Kong Film Productions
Distributed by Emperor Motion Pictures
Release date
March 5, 2015
Running time 94 minutes
Country Hong Kong
Language Cantonese
English
Thai
Budget HK$10 million[2]
Box office HK$18.1 million
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 Choiand Simon Yam. The film was released on March 5, 2015.[3]
Contents
1Plot
2Cast
3Reception
3.1Box office
3.2Awards
4References
5External links
Plot[edit]
After 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[edit]
Box office[edit]
The 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[edit]
6th Macau International Movie Festival
NomineeAwardsRemarksResults
Simon Yam Best Actor - Won[7]
Charlene Choi Best Actress - Won[7]
21st Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award
NomineeAwardsRemarksResults
Sara Films of Merit - Won
10th Osaka Asian Film Festival
NomineeAwardsRemarksResults
Charlene Choi Special Mention - Won
34th Hong Kong Film Award[8]
NomineeAwardsRemarksResults
Charlene Choi Best Actress - Nominated
References[edit]
^ Sara is a step forward for Charlene Choi's acting career. South China Morning Post. 2015-03-03. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
^ Jump up to:a b Chapman To producing Que Sera Sera. Film Business Asia. 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
^ Herman Yau Exposes Asian Sex Tourism In First SARA Trailer. Twitch Film. 2014-12-30. Archived from the original on 2015-04-06. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
^ Hollywood takes top spots at China box office. Film Business Asia. 2015-03-10. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
^ "Cinderella has fairytale opening across Greater China". Film Business Asia. 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
^ "Kingsman explodes at China box office". Film Business Asia. 2015-03-31. Archived from the original on 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
^ Jump up to:a b "Zhang Yimou Awarded Lifetime Achievement at Macau Film Festival". China Radio International. 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
^ "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 2015-03-10.
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