Soursweet

Soursweet is a 1988 British film directed by Mike Newell. The screenplay was written by Ian McEwan from the 1982 novel Sour Sweet by Timothy Mo.

Soursweet
Directed byMike Newell
Produced byRoger Randall-Cutler
Written byTimothy Mo (novel)
Ian McEwan, screenplay
StarringSylvia Chang
Danny Dun
Music byRichard Hartley
CinematographyMichael Garfath
Edited byMick Audsley
Distributed byCurzon
Release date
  • 1988 (1988) (UK)
Running time
110 minutes
LanguageEnglish

Plot

The story, set in the 1960s, is a comedy drama about a young Hong Kong Chinese couple who emigrate to England and start a family. Initially Chen works long hours in a Chinese restaurant while his wife Lily looks after their baby, dreaming of the day when they can open their own business. When Chen becomes indebted to Triads through gambling he decides it is time for his family to go at it alone.

Cast

Honours

  • Golden Hugo (Best Feature Film) - Chicago International Film Festival (nominated)

References


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