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Sara, formerly known as Que Sera Sera[2] (Chinese: 雛妓), is a 2015 Hong Kong psychological thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Charlene Choi and Simon Yam. The film was released on March 5, 2015.[3]

Plot

After being sexually abused as a child by her stepfather, Sara (Choi) runs away from home, earns her own keep and spends her nights in various locales, including country parks and fast-food joints that stay open 24 hours. While hanging around the Tsim Sha Tsui East promenade late one evening, she meets the gentlemanly, middle-aged Kam Ho-yin (Simon Yam Tat-wah). The two embark on a complex relationship that involves his getting her into a good school and a new life she chooses to take.

Cast

  • Charlene Choi as Sara Ho
  • Simon Yam as Kam Ho-yin
  • Sunadcha Tadrabiab as Dok-my, an underage prostitute in Thailand
  • Ryan Lau as Raymond, Sara's boyfriend
  • Alien Sun as Tong May, Sara's mother
  • Tony Ho as Kwok Wah, Sara's stepfather
  • Benson Ling as Patrick
  • Lam Chiu-wing as Magazine Chief Editor
  • Mimi Kung as Kam Ho-yin's wife
  • Tsui Siu-wa as University professor

Reception

Box office

The film has grossed HK$6.27 million (US$808,000) over four days.[4] In the second week, the film has grossed HK$4.14 million (US$533,000).[5] In the fourth week, the film has grossed HK$3.32 million (US$429,000) with a total of HK$18.1 million (US$2.34 million).[6]

Awards

6th Macau International Movie Festival
Nominee Awards Remarks Results
Simon Yam Best Actor - Won[7]
Charlene Choi Best Actress - Won[7]
21st Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award
Nominee Awards Remarks Results
Sara Films of Merit - Won
10th Osaka Asian Film Festival
Nominee Awards Remarks Results
Charlene Choi Special Mention - Won
34th Hong Kong Film Award[8]
Nominee Awards Remarks Results
Charlene Choi Best Actress - Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Sara is a step forward for Charlene Choi's acting career". South China Morning Post. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Chapman To producing Que Sera Sera". Film Business Asia. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Herman Yau Exposes Asian Sex Tourism In First SARA Trailer". Twitch Film. 30 December 2014. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Hollywood takes top spots at China box office". Film Business Asia. 10 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Cinderella has fairytale opening across Greater China". Film Business Asia. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  6. ^ "Kingsman explodes at China box office". Film Business Asia. 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 15 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Zhang Yimou Awarded Lifetime Achievement at Macau Film Festival". China Radio International. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 11 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  8. ^ "第三十四屆香港電影金像獎提名名單 Nomination List of The 34th Hong Kong Film Awards". Hong Kong Film Awards. Retrieved 10 March 2015.

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