29+1
2017 Hong Kong film by Kearen Pang
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29+1 is a 2017 Hong Kong drama film directed by Kearen Pang. It is an adaptation of Pang's own one-woman show, 29+1.[3] The film stars Chrissie Chau and Joyce Cheng and follows two women who share the same birthday and are at life's crossroads as they are about to turn 30.[4]
Directed byKearen Pang
Screenplay byKearen Pang
Based on29+1
by Kearen Pang
by Kearen Pang
Produced byAllen Chan
Albert Lee
Cora Yim
Albert Lee
Cora Yim
| 29+1 | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kearen Pang |
| Screenplay by | Kearen Pang |
| Based on | 29+1 by Kearen Pang |
| Produced by | Allen Chan Albert Lee Cora Yim |
| Starring | Chrissie Chau Joyce Cheng |
| Cinematography | Jason Kwan |
| Edited by | Lee Him-ming Kearen Pang |
| Music by | Wong Ngai-lun Janet Yung |
Production company | Asian Rich Ltd |
| Distributed by | Newport Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Box office | US$1.9 million (Hong Kong)[1] US$17,429 (international)[2] |
The film premiered at the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival where it won the Audience Award.[5][6] It was released in Hong Kong on 11 May 2017.
Cast
- Chrissie Chau as Christy Lam
- Joyce Cheng as Wong Tin-lok
- Babyjohn Choi as Cheung Hon-ming
- Benjamin Yeung as Tsz-ho
- Elaine Jin as Elaine
- Jan Lamb as Mr. Leung
- Eric Kot as Taxi driver
Soundtrack
Featured songs
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fake a Smile" | Subyub Lee, Joyce Cheng | Joyce Cheng feat. Subyub Lee | 4:32 |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Hong Kong Film Awards[7][8] | Best Director | Kearen Pang | Nominated |
| Best Screenplay | Kearen Pang | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Chrissie Chau | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Joyce Cheng | Nominated | |
| Best Original Film Score | Wong Ngai-lun and Janet Yung | Nominated | |
| Best Original Film Song | "Fake a Smile (For Hector)" Composer, Lyrics and Performer: Subyub Lee |
Nominated | |
| Best New Director | Kearen Pang | Won | |
| 9th China Film Director's Guild Awards[9] | Best Film | 29+1 | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Chrissie Chau | Nominated |