Ocean Flame
2008 Hong Kong film by Liu Fendou
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Ocean Flame is a 2008 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Liu Fendou and starring Liao Fan and Monica Mok. The plot is based on Wang Shuo's novel of the same title.[3] It was released on 11 September 2008.
TraditionalChinese一半海水，一半火燄
SimplifiedChinese一半海水，一半火焰
Hanyu PinyinYíbàn Haǐshuǐ, Yíbàn Huǒyàn
Directed byLiu Fendou
| Ocean Flame | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese | 一半海水，一半火燄 |
| Simplified Chinese | 一半海水，一半火焰 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Yíbàn Haǐshuǐ, Yíbàn Huǒyàn |
| Directed by | Liu Fendou |
| Screenplay by | Liu Fendou Ou Jiabao |
| Based on | Wang Shuo Ocean Flame[1] |
| Produced by | Simon Yam[2] |
| Starring | Liao Fan Monica Mok |
| Cinematography | Chen Chuqiang Chen Ying |
| Edited by | Kwong Chi-Leung |
| Music by | Ronald Ng |
Production company | Filmko Entertainment Limited |
| Distributed by | Filmko Films Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Languages | Mandarin Cantonese |
Plot
The film tells the story of a punk's entanglements with a pure young girl.
Cast
Main cast
- Liao Fan as Wang Yao
- Monica Mok as Li Chuan
Other cast
- Hee Ching Paw as Li Chuan's mother
- Simon Yam as Laozhang[4]
- Derek Tsang as Third Brother's assistant
- Suet Lam as Gunzi
- Wong Man Shing as Gunzi's assistant
- Him Law as Li Chuan's brother
- Hui Siu Hung as Mr. Luo
- Ha Da as Lü Yan
- Ma Gaoqiang as a whoremaster
- Zhao Huinan as Wei Ning
- Lawrence Cheng as a whoremaster
- Hai Yitian as Zheng Zhong
- Ka-Yan Leung as Third Brother
- Zhou Chuchu as Xiaobai[4]
- Koo Fung as Waiter
Reception
The film earned critical acclaim and received nominations at the 45th Golden Horse Awards. The film also was shortlisted for the 61st Cannes Film Festival and the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival.[5]