Permanent Residence (film)
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Permanent Residence is a 2009 Hong Kong movie
starring Sean Li
and Osman Hung
, and directed by acclaimed Hong Kong Chinese film-maker Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung, whose stage name is Scud
. It explores several themes traditionally regarded as 'taboo' in Hong Kong society, in an unusually open, convention-defying way, and is one of four such films by Scud. The three others are: City Without Baseball
, released in 2008, Amphetamine in 2010, and his most recent, Love Actually... Sucks!
, in 2011.
Permanent Residence examines the limit of life, and is the first of a trilogy: the second, called Amphetamine
, examines the limits of passion, while the third, known as Life of an Artist, examines the limits of art. Amphetamine was screened at the Berlin International Film Festival
on 15 February 2010, and was also shown at the Hong Kong International Film Festival
on 6 April 2010. The third film, Life of an Artist, has not yet been released.
The film is noteworthy as the most nudity-explicit Hong Kong movie ever made. Despite this, the film was released in Hong Kong cinemas and on DVD uncut.
In the album book that accompanies the film, the director, Scud appears naked as he replaces Sean Li in the photos in an attempt to emphasize the semi-autobiographical nature of the film. Publicity videos accompanying the film also feature the full-frontal nudity of famous Hong Kong Chinese model Byron Pang
, who was a contestant in the Mr. Hong Kong
2005 contest, and the film's director ('Scud'), himself. The film was said by critics to be both insightful and mournful as it reflects on the fleeting nature of love and mortality.
Cinema of Hong Kong
The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the cinema of China, and the cinema of Taiwan...
starring Sean Li
Sean Li
Sean Li Jia-Hao is a Hong Kong Chinese film actor. He was born in Hong Kong and educated in the United Kingdom and the United States.-Education:...
and Osman Hung
Osman Hung
Osman Hung Chi-Kit is a Hong Kong Chinese film and television actor, and a singer/songwriter of the popular Cantopop group EO2 in Hong Kong.-Life and career:...
, and directed by acclaimed Hong Kong Chinese film-maker Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung, whose stage name is Scud
Scud (film producer/writer)
Scud is the working name of Hong Kong Chinese film producer, screenwriter and now film director, Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung . He says that he chose the name 'Scud' to match his Chinese name, which translates in English as 'Scudding Clouds'. He was born in mainland China on March 20th, 1967, during the...
. It explores several themes traditionally regarded as 'taboo' in Hong Kong society, in an unusually open, convention-defying way, and is one of four such films by Scud. The three others are: City Without Baseball
City Without Baseball
City Without Baseball is a 2008 Hong Kong movie drama starring Ron Heung and other members of the Hong Kong National Baseball Team. It is directed by South African-born Hong Kong filmmaker Lawrence Ah Mon, about a city where baseball is almost unknown, and where the team plays to empty stadia...
, released in 2008, Amphetamine in 2010, and his most recent, Love Actually... Sucks!
Love Actually... Sucks!
Love Actually... Sucks! is a 2011 Hong Kong movie, directed by award-winning Hong Kong Chinese film producer Scud . It will be released at the 47th Chicago International Film Festival, in October 2011...
, in 2011.
Synopsis
The film explores the near true-life story of a young Chinese man (said to be a semi-autobiography of the film's writer/producer), who seeks a long-term relationship with a straight friend. The friend is aware of his inclination, and is happy to befriend him, but is very reluctant to express open affection for him or to become emotionally involved.Permanent Residence examines the limit of life, and is the first of a trilogy: the second, called Amphetamine
Amphetamine (2009 film)
Amphetamine is a 2010 Hong Kong film starring Byron Pang and Thomas Price. It revolves around the story of a Chinese fitness trainer, Kafka, who meets Daniel, a business executive. The film is directed by acclaimed Hong Kong Chinese film-maker Scud, the stage name of Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung. It was...
, examines the limits of passion, while the third, known as Life of an Artist, examines the limits of art. Amphetamine was screened at the Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
on 15 February 2010, and was also shown at the Hong Kong International Film Festival
Hong Kong International Film Festival
The Hong Kong International Film Festival is a platform for filmmakers, film professionals and filmgoers from all over the world to launch and experience new film work. There are seminars, conferences, exhibitions, and parties celebrating the festival community...
on 6 April 2010. The third film, Life of an Artist, has not yet been released.
The film is noteworthy as the most nudity-explicit Hong Kong movie ever made. Despite this, the film was released in Hong Kong cinemas and on DVD uncut.
In the album book that accompanies the film, the director, Scud appears naked as he replaces Sean Li in the photos in an attempt to emphasize the semi-autobiographical nature of the film. Publicity videos accompanying the film also feature the full-frontal nudity of famous Hong Kong Chinese model Byron Pang
Byron Pang
Byron Pang Koon Kei/Kwun Ki is a Hong Kong Chinese film and TV actor and a former model. He first appeared as a runner-up contestant for Mr. Hong Kong in 2005. His appearances include the leading role in the 2010 film Amphetamine , in The Storm Warriors , and in publicity photographs connected to...
, who was a contestant in the Mr. Hong Kong
Mr. Hong Kong
The Mr. Hong Kong Contest , or MRHK for short, is a beauty contest for young men, organized by leading Hong Kong television station TVB. The contest has been an annual event since 2005, and winners will have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong for the Mister World contest.Like the Miss Hong...
2005 contest, and the film's director ('Scud'), himself. The film was said by critics to be both insightful and mournful as it reflects on the fleeting nature of love and mortality.
Cast
- Osman Hung Chi KitOsman HungOsman Hung Chi-Kit is a Hong Kong Chinese film and television actor, and a singer/songwriter of the popular Cantopop group EO2 in Hong Kong.-Life and career:...
as Windson - Sean Li Jia HaoSean LiSean Li Jia-Hao is a Hong Kong Chinese film actor. He was born in Hong Kong and educated in the United Kingdom and the United States.-Education:...
as Ivan - Jackie Chow Tak Bong as Josh Aviv
- Lau Yu Hong as Nam
- Eva Lo as Eva
VCD, DVD & Blu-ray
A Panorama Distributions Co.:- VCD first became available on 2009-05-24 (24th May, 2009)
- DVD (DVD Region 3) first became available on 2009-05-24 (24th May, 2009)
- Blu-ray Disc (Director's Cut: 138 mins.) first became available on 2011-04-08 (8th Apr., 2011)
Films by the same director/producer
- City Without BaseballCity Without BaseballCity Without Baseball is a 2008 Hong Kong movie drama starring Ron Heung and other members of the Hong Kong National Baseball Team. It is directed by South African-born Hong Kong filmmaker Lawrence Ah Mon, about a city where baseball is almost unknown, and where the team plays to empty stadia...
(2008) - Amphetamine (2010)
- Love Actually... Sucks!Love Actually... Sucks!Love Actually... Sucks! is a 2011 Hong Kong movie, directed by award-winning Hong Kong Chinese film producer Scud . It will be released at the 47th Chicago International Film Festival, in October 2011...
(2011)
External links
- Official Website
- Chinese Movie Database - English version
- Love HK Film entry
- Permanent Residence at the Hong Kong CinemagicHong Kong CinemagicHong Kong Cinemagic, sometimes referred to as HKCinemagic, is a bilingual website providing a repository for information about Chinese language films from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, and the people that created them. The website contains news, interviews, film reviews and a database of people,...
- Permanent Residence at the Hong Kong Movie DatabaseHong Kong Movie DatabaseThe Hong Kong Movie DataBase is a bilingual website that was created in 1995 by Ryan Law to provide a repository for information about movies originating from Hong Kong and the people that created them....