Hu-Du-Men

Hu-Du-Men

1996 · 87 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama, Comedy

Cross the Hu-du-men - the demarcation between the back and front stage in Cantonese opera - and you leave yourself behind to totally absorb in your character. Lang Kim-sum is a charismatic Cantonese opera star who understands it's a point of no return once she crosses the Hu-du-men, on stage and in life. Respected by colleagues and friends, and about to retire, Lang has yet to face new, unexpected Hu-du-mens in domestic and professional life.

Directed by Shu Kei · Written by Raymond To Kwok-Wai

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