Soursweet (1988)
Soursweet is a 1988 drama movie directed by Mike Newell, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Sylvia Chang, Danny Dun and Jodi Long.
Just married Hong Kong couple Chen & Lily emigrate to England, soon to become parents to a little baby boy and generally struggle through life. Chen works long days in a restaurant, while Lily does the housekeeping, daydreaming of setting up their own business, much to Chen's chagrin. When Chen lets his colleague Fok seduce him down a path of mounting gambling debts, he is recruited as a drug courier for a shadowy Chinese triad. Suddenly he realizes that getting their own enterprise could be their only means of escape.
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What is Soursweet about?
Just married Hong Kong couple Chen & Lily emigrate to England, soon to become parents to a little baby boy and generally struggle through life. Chen works long days in a restaurant, while Lily does the housekeeping, daydreaming of setting up their own business, much to Chen's chagrin. When Chen lets his colleague Fok seduce him down a path of mounting gambling debts, he is recruited as a drug courier for a shadowy Chinese triad. Suddenly he realizes that getting their own enterprise could be their only means of escape.
When was Soursweet released?
Soursweet was released on 15 May 1988.
How long is Soursweet?
Soursweet runs 1h 50m.
Who made Soursweet?
Soursweet was directed by Mike Newell.