Floating Life (1996)
An aging Hong Kong couple move to Australia with their two youngest sons. They stay with a daughter who has already begun a successful career. Meanwhile their eldest daughter lives in Germany and their eldest son remains in Hong Kong. The film explores the different ways the family members cope with isolation and alienation.
Watch nowComedy, Drama
Cast
- Annette Shun Wah — Yen Chan
- Annie Liu On-Lai — Bing Chan
- Anthony Brandon Wong — Gar Ming
- Edwin Pang — Pa
- Heung-Sing Lee — Mum
- Toby Wong Chun-Lam — Yue
- Toby Chan — Chau
- Julian Pulvermacher — Michael
- Bruce Poon — Cheung
- Claudette Chua — Mui Mui
- Jian Feng Li — Noodle Shop Waiter
- David Lee Wai-Sheung — Noodle Shop Owner
Where to watch Floating Life
Kanopy
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