Soursweet
Originally released in 1988. Soursweet is a drama/crime film. directed by Mike Newell.
Starring Sylvia Chang, Danny Dun, and Jodi Long
Synopsis
Just married Hong Kong couple Chen & Lily emigrate to England, soon to become parents to a little baby boy and generally struggle through life. Chen works long days in a restaurant, while Lily does the housekeeping, daydreaming of setting up their own business, much to Chen's chagrin. When Chen lets his colleague Fok seduce him down a path of mounting gambling debts, he is recruited as a drug courier for a shadowy Chinese triad. Suddenly he realizes that getting their own enterprise could be their only means of escape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First Film Company
- British Screen Productions
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soursweet about?
Just married Hong Kong couple Chen & Lily emigrate to England, soon to become parents to a little baby boy and generally struggle through life. Chen works long days in a restaurant, while Lily does...
Who directed Soursweet?
Soursweet was directed by Mike Newell.
How long is Soursweet?
Soursweet has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Soursweet released?
Soursweet was released on May 15, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Soursweet?
The main cast of Soursweet includes Sylvia Chang, Danny Dun, Jodi Long, Speedy Choo, Han Tan.