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The Narrow Road (Chinese: 窄路微塵) is a 2022 Hong Kong drama film and the second full-length feature directed by Lam Sum. Set during the early days of the Covid pandemic, it tells the story of Chak (Louis Cheung) who struggles to keep his cleaning company afloat. In the midst of the challenge, he develops a bond with a newly hired cleaner Candy (Angela Yuen) who is his neighbour and also a single mother. The film had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on 19 August 2022.[1][2]
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| Traditional | 窄路微塵 |
| Simplified | 窄路微塵 |
| Mandarin | Zhǎi lù wéi chén |
| Literally | "Dust on narrow road" |
| Directed by | Lam Sum |
| Written by | Fean Cheung |
| Produced by | Mani Man |
| Starring | Louis Cheung Angela Yuen |
| Cinematography | Meteor Cheung |
| Edited by | Emily Leung |
| Music by | Wong Hin-yan |
Production company | MM2 Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
Cast
- Louis Cheung as Chak
- Angela Yuen as Candy
- Patra Au
- Chu Pak-hon
- Chu Pak-him
- Tung On-na
Reception
Writing for Deadline Hollywood, Anna Smith called the film "a thought-provoking insight into Hong Kong lockdown life, with terrific performances and a tangible atmosphere."[3] At Screen International, Fionnuala Halligan described The Narrow Road as a "tender, thoughtful film" that "deliver[s] a subtle and affecting portrait of a difficult time in a unique place", and "a love song to [the director's] city and the low-paid labour on which it was founded".[4]
Awards and nominations
| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Golden Horse Awards | Best Leading Actor | Louis Cheung | Pending | [5] |
| Best Leading Actress | Angela Yuen | Pending | ||
| Best Original Film Score | Wong Hin-yan | Pending | ||
| Best Original Film Song | "On the Road" Composer: Wong Hin-yan and Wilson Tsang Lyrics: Wilson Tsang Performer: Wong Hin-yan and Six one one | Pending | ||
References
- "The Narrow Road". www.edfilmfest.org.uk. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- Tham, Xuanlin (19 August 2022). "The Narrow Road – first-look review". Little White Lies. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- Smith, Anna (20 August 2022). "Edinburgh Film Festival Review: Lam Sum's 'The Narrow Road'". Deadline.
- Halligan, Fionnuala. "'The Narrow Road': Edinburgh Review". Screen. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- "Hong Kong film 'Limbo' leads Golden Horse Award nominations - Focus Taiwan". focustaiwan.tw. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
External links
- The Narrow Road at IMDb
- The Narrow Road at Rotten Tomatoes
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