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Floating Life (1996)

Floating Life (1996)

Drama Comedy

Moving East to West has turned their lives...upside down

Release Date: 1996, September 19
Directors: Clara Law
Countries: Australia
Production: Hibiscus Films, Hibiscus Films, Southern Star Entertainment, Southern Star Entertainment
Cast: Anthony Brandon Wong, Dion Horstmans, Toby Wong Chun-Lam, Emily Kwan Bo-Wai, Nina Liu, Harry Pavlidis, Kenneth Chan, David Lee Wai-Sheung, Celia Ireland, Toby Chan, Ng Chin-Yan, Jimmy Lee

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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