Ocean Flame
| Ocean Flame | |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 一半海水，一半火燄 |
| Simplified | 一半海水，一半火焰 |
| Mandarin | Yíbàn Haǐshuǐ, Yíbàn Huǒyàn |
| Directed by | Liu Fendou |
| Produced by | Simon Yam[1] |
| Screenplay by |
Liu Fendou Ou Jiabao |
| Based on | Wang Shuo Ocean Flame[2] |
| Starring |
Liao Fan Monica Mok |
| Music by | Ronald Ng |
| Cinematography |
Chen Chuqiang Chen Ying |
| Edited by | Kwong Chi-Leung |
Production company |
Filmko Entertainment Limited |
| Distributed by | Filmko Films Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language |
Mandarin Cantonese |
Ocean Flame is a 2008 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Liu Fendou and starring Liao Fan and Monica Mok. The plot is based on Wang Shuo's novel of the same title.[3] It was released on 11 September 2008.
Plot
The film tells the story of a punk's entanglements with a pure young girl.
Cast
Main cast
- Liao Fan as Wang Yao
- Monica Mok as Li Chuan
Other cast
- Hee Ching Paw as Li Chuan's mother
- Simon Yam as Laozhang[4]
- Derek Tsang as Third Brother's assistant
- Suet Lam as Gunzi
- Wong Man Shing as Gunzi's assistant
- Him Law as Li Chuan's bother
- Hui Siu Hung as Mr. Luo
- Ha Da as Lü Yan
- Ma Gaoqiang as a whoremaster
- Zhao Huinan as Wei Ning
- Lawrence Cheng as a whoremaster
- Hai Yitian as Zheng Zhong
- Ka-Yan Leung as Third Brother
- Zhou Chuchu as Xiaobai[4]
- Koo Fung as Waiter
Reception
The film earned critical acclaim and received nominations at the 45th Golden Horse Awards. The film also was shortlisted for the 61st Cannes Film Festival and the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival.[5]
Nominations and awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Golden Horse Award | Best Drama | Nominated | [3] |
| Best Actor | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Best Actress | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Best Cinematography | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Best Art Design | Nominated | [3] | ||
References
- ↑ "一半海水，一半火焰 (Ocean Flame)" (in Chinese). Neteast.
- ↑ 《一半海水一半火焰》：莫小棋一脱成名 (in Chinese). Zhongshan News. Retrieved 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 《一半海水一半火焰》入围金马五项 任达华开心又兴奋 (in Chinese). Ifeng. Retrieved 2008.
- 1 2 组图：《一半海水，一半火焰》首映 任达华亮相 (in Chinese). Tencent. Retrieved 2008.
- ↑ 任达华《一半海水一半火焰》首担监制自言兴奋 (in Chinese). Ifeng. Retrieved 2008.
External links
- Ocean Flame at the Internet Movie Database
- Ocean Flame at AllMovie
- Ocean Flame at Rotten Tomatoes
- Ocean Flame at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
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