Sara

Sara

2014 · 95 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

Journalist Sara has just spent four months completing an in-depth investigation piece. Her editor-in-chief, afraid of offending powerful politicians and business moguls, refuses to run it. Sara’s boyfriend, who works for the same magazine, chooses not to warn her and even sides with the editor-in-chief. In just one moment, Sara is turned off by her work, her love relationship, and even about life.At this low point in her life, Sara exiles herself to Chiang Mai, Thailand. One evening, while at a bar, Sara meets child prostitute Dok-My. During her time getting to know Dok-My and through the process of rescuing her, Sara becomes haunted by the memories of her own past…

Directed by Herman Yau · Written by Erica Li

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Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin Ho Yuk Ling Sara
Simon Yam Kam Ho Yin
Ryan Lau Chun-Kong Raymond
Sunadcha Tadrabiab Dok-My
Paulyn Sun Sara's Mother
Tony Ho Sara's Father
Benson Ling Patrick
Lam Chiu-Wing Magazine Editor-in-chief
Mimi Kung Chi-Yan Kam Ho Yin's Wife
Pang Hoi-Kwan
Debbie Lo Chung-Yan PR
Yoyo Fung Hoi-Yui Muddy Girl

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