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Floating Life

19961h 36mClara Law

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"Moving East to West has turned their lives...upside down"

An aging Hong Kong couple move to Australia with their two youngest sons. They stay with a daughter who has already begun a successful career. Meanwhile their eldest daughter lives in Germany and their eldest son remains in Hong Kong. The film explores the different ways the family members cope with isolation and alienation.

ComedyDrama
Sydney, AustraliaDepressionHong KongMiscarriageGenerationalWoman DirectorChinese Diaspora

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What is Floating Life (1996) about?

An aging Hong Kong couple move to Australia with their two youngest sons. They stay with a daughter who has already begun a successful career. Meanwhile their eldest daughter lives in Germany and their eldest son remains in Hong Kong. The film explores the different ways the family members cope with isolation and alienation.

Who stars in Floating Life?

Floating Life stars Annette Shun Wah (Yen Chan), Annie Liu On-Lai (Bing Chan), Anthony Brandon Wong (Gar Ming), Edwin Pang (Pa), Heung-Sing Lee (Mum). The film was directed by Clara Law.

How long is Floating Life?

Floating Life has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996.

Where can I watch Floating Life?

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