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Release Year2011
Runtime0h 30m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
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DirectorNick Cheuk Yik-Him
WritersNick Cheuk Yik-Him
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsWaiting to Drown
About Waiting to Drown
In our daydreams, we always dream about who we can be and what we can do. Chak is always living between his dream state – where he is admired and can get any girl he wants – and the reality – where he is constantly teased by his sexually frustrated, foul-mouthed friends. One day, Chak's dream becomes reality when he finds the acceptance of a girl he likes, but cruel reality eventually stops him once more. Instead of running away, Chak must face the real world head-on this time around.
Directed by Nick Cheuk Yik-Him, Waiting to Drown leans on a strong ensemble — Howell Tsang Ho Yeung, Sofiee Ng Hoi-Yan, Yang Lam Kit — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 2011.
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