Hu-Du-Men (1996)
Original title: 虎度門
Hu-Du-Men is a 1996 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Shu Kei, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars Josephine Siao Fong-Fong, Anita Yuen Wing-Yee and Waise Lee Chi-Hung.
Cross the Hu-du-men - the demarcation between the back and front stage in Cantonese opera - and you leave yourself behind to totally absorb in your character. Lang Kim-sum is a charismatic Cantonese opera star who understands it's a point of no return once she crosses the Hu-du-men, on stage and in life. Respected by colleagues and friends, and about to retire, Lang has yet to face new, unexpected Hu-du-mens in domestic and professional life.
Quick answers
What is Hu-Du-Men about?
Cross the Hu-du-men - the demarcation between the back and front stage in Cantonese opera - and you leave yourself behind to totally absorb in your character. Lang Kim-sum is a charismatic Cantonese opera star who understands it's a point of no return once she crosses the Hu-du-men, on stage and in life. Respected by colleagues and friends, and about to retire, Lang has yet to face new, unexpected Hu-du-mens in domestic and professional life.
When was Hu-Du-Men released?
Hu-Du-Men was released on 3 April 1996.
How long is Hu-Du-Men?
Hu-Du-Men runs 1h 27m.
Who made Hu-Du-Men?
Hu-Du-Men was directed by Shu Kei.
Cast
- Josephine Siao Fong-Fong as Lang Kim-Sam
- Anita Yuen Wing-Yee as Yip Yuk-Seung
- Waise Lee Chi-Hung as Ah Lung
- Chung King-Fai as Chan Yiu Jo
- Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung as Wong Man-Chun
- Lee Heung-Kam as Piano
- Tam Sin-Hung as Auntie Ming
- Michelle Wong Man as Mimi Chan
- David Wu as Director Lam
- Louise Lee Si-Kei
- Cheng Wing-Mui as Sister Yin