See You Tomorrow (2016 film)
2016 Chinese film
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See You Tomorrow (simplified Chinese: 摆渡人; traditional Chinese: 擺渡人) is a 2016 romantic comedy film directed by Chinese writer Zhang Jiajia in his directorial debut and produced and written by Wong Kar-wai[5] with Alibaba Pictures.[6][7][8] A co-production between China and Hong Kong,[3] it is based loosely on Zhang's own best-selling book Passing From Your World in the collection I Belonged to You.[9] It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro and singer and actress Angelababy.[4] Filming started in July 2015.[10] It was released in China by Alibaba Pictures on December 23, 2016.[11]
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| See You Tomorrow | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 擺渡人 |
| Simplified Chinese | 摆渡人 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Baǐdù Rén |
| Directed by | Zhang Jiajia |
| Written by | Wong Kar-wai Zhang Jiajia |
| Based on | Passing From Your World by Zhang Jiajia |
| Produced by | Wong Kar-wai Jacky Pang |
| Starring | Tony Leung Chiu-wai Takeshi Kaneshiro Angelababy Eason Chan Sandrine Pinna |
| Cinematography | Cao Yu Peter Pau |
| Edited by | David Wu |
| Music by | Nathaniel Méchaly |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Jet Tone Films Alibaba Pictures[2] |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Countries | China[3] Hong Kong[3] |
| Languages | Mandarin Cantonese |
| Box office | US$69.3 million[4] |
Plot
A bar owner helps lonely people through their heartbreaks and takes a radio DJ under his wing.
Cast
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Chen Mo
- Takeshi Kaneshiro as Guan Chun
- Angelababy as Xiao Yu
- Eason Chan as Ma Li
- Lu Han as young Ma Li
- Sandrine Pinna as Mao Mao
- Du Juan ad He Muzi
- Lynn Hung as Jiang Jie
- Da Peng
- Ma Su as A Sao
- Cui Zhijia
- Jia Ling
- Li Yuchun
- Ko Chia-yen as Bar patron
Reception
The film grossed CN¥287 million (US$40 million) on its opening weekend in China.[4] As of December 22, 2016, it grossed US$69.3 million.
Reviews of the film were largely negative, causing the film to open below local forecast numbers.[12] Maggie Lee of Variety called the film "an over-the-top and indigestible romantic comedy produced and co-scripted by Wong Kar-wai lacking any of the auteur's usual finesse".[3] Clarence Tsui of The Hollywood Reporter said that the film is an "impermeable melange of shapeless storytelling, rehashed gags, vacuous relationships and painfully over-the-top performances from its usually top-notch cast".[13]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Citation(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11th Asian Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Lynn Hung | Nominated | |
| Best Production Designer | Alfred Yau | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Perry Kain, Johnny Lin and Thomas Reppen | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Designer | William Chang and Cheung Siu-hong | Nominated | |||
| 36th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Peter Pau and Cao Yu | Won | [14] | |
| Best Film Editing | David Wu | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Alfred Yau | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume & Make-up Design | William Chang and Cheung Siu-hong | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound Design | Robert Mackenzie | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Film Score | Nathaniel Méchaly | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Film Song | "Keep Me By Your Side" Composer and lyrics: Tang Hanxiao Performer: Eason Chan | Nominated | |||
| 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award | Films of Merit | See You Tomorrow | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Sandrine Pinna | Nominated | |||
| 8th Golden Broom Awards | Most Disappointing Film | See You Tomorrow | Won | [15] | |
| Most Disappointing New Director | Zhang Jiajia | Won | |||
| Most Disappointing Screen Writer | Zhang Jiajia | Won | |||
| 54th Golden Horse Awards | Best Leading Actor | Takeshi Kaneshiro | Nominated | [16] | |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Wong Kar-wai and Zhang Jiajia | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Peter Pau and Cao Yu | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Johnny Lin, Perry Kain and Thomas Reppen | Won | |||
| Best Art Direction | Alfred Yau | Won | |||
| Best Makeup & Costume Design | William Chang and Cheung Siu-hong | Won | |||
| Best Original Film Song | "Keep Me By Your Side" Composer and lyrics: Tang Hanxiao Performer: Eason Chan | Nominated | |||
| 2nd Golden Screen Awards | Best Cinematography | Peter Pau and Cao Yu | Won | [17] | |
| Best Visual Effects | Johnny Lin, Perry Kain and Thomas Reppen | Won | |||