A Thousand Sails
Originally released in 2019. A Thousand Sails is a drama film. directed by Eric Tsang Hing Weng. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring May Leong, Chow Po Chung, and Pang Mei-Seung
Synopsis
In a traditional fishing village where most youngsters have left to work in the city, the older generations are left behind. Ren, a widow who lives in the village helps her neighbour, Mrs Wah, to deliver a gift to her son, Chung in the city. Ren finds out that Chung is leading a harsh life. Back in the village, there is no one with whom she can share this secret. The only refuge from the sleepless night is her deceased husband. A Thousand Sails is a short tale about the poignant separation between city and village, mother and son, life and death. With long shots and sophisticated art direction, Eric Tsang Hing-weng compellingly captures the actors’ performances, especially that of Professor Chow Po-chung’s surprising debut.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Fresh Wave
- Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Thousand Sails about?
In a traditional fishing village where most youngsters have left to work in the city, the older generations are left behind. Ren, a widow who lives in the village helps her neighbour, Mrs Wah, to d...
Who directed A Thousand Sails?
A Thousand Sails was directed by Eric Tsang Hing Weng.
How long is A Thousand Sails?
A Thousand Sails has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was A Thousand Sails released?
A Thousand Sails was released on June 6, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Thousand Sails?
The main cast of A Thousand Sails includes May Leong, Chow Po Chung, Pang Mei-Seung, Cheng Wai-Shing.