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Synopsis
Parenting means raising and nurturing children, but oftentimes children enrich and enlighten the lives of parents instead.
Chan Tin Mei and Ho Bun’s son passed away abruptly at three years old due to a congenital heart disease. Still in pain over the loss, Mei resists having another child.
One day, Mei finds out that they can become a foster family. Her desolate heart finds sustenance from possibly regaining the feeling of being a mother. But when she discovers the emotional scars on the children caused by their harsh realities, she starts to adjust her expectations.
Bun’s extramarital affair leads to a big fight between the couple, but it also reveals the feelings concealed in Bun’s heart. Mei realizes her selfishness; she has neglected Bun’s feelings and the true needs of her wards. In the end, the foster children inspire her and help the couple to redeem their relationship. Although Mei is praised for her dedication to her foster children, she knows she has been saved by the children instead.
When the couple finally settles into a simple and happy life with their foster child, Mei suffers a heart attack. In the final stage of her life, Mei’s seven foster children reappear. She seems to see her son grow in these foster children.
Movie Info
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KA Sing Fung
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Katherine LEE
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Sammi CHENG, Alan LUK, Hedwig TAM
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Cantonese with English Subtitling
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95 mins
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Won Best Actress (Sammi Cheng)
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Won Best Actress (Sammi Cheng)
Won Best Original Film Song (我這樣活了一天, performed by Sammi Cheng)
Nominated Best Costume and Make-up Design (Man Lim-chung, Kwok In Wai Vann)
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Won Best Actress (Sammi Cheng)
Won Recommended Film
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Special Mention: White Mulberry Award for a First Feature Film
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Closing Film
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Special Focus on Hong Kong
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"Chinese Panorama" Section
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Official Selection
Director: KA Sing Fung
Director’s Statement
The most important thing for a director's first feature film is the choice of theme.
Everyone has a family; Everyone is somebody’s child, and some of us are also somebody’s parent. Fortunately, I am both of them, so I wanted to make a film about a topic that I am most familiar with.
I wanted to further explore the relationship between "family" and "parenting". The result is this story of a foster family.
Before filming, I already knew that this is not a social issue film. It is not about how a foster family plays a role in society. It is about how a couple traces the memory of their dead son from their foster children.
When it comes to a film about family, authenticity is of paramount importance. Though this film is not based on a real family, its events do happen to families in both Hong Kong and other places. In that sense, this is a “true” story.
Ultimately, this film is about how life continues. When one’s child is gone, can the love for them live on? I believe so. In this film, the parents’ love for their son live on through other children.
Finally, I would like to say to my fellow new directors: We have all somehow made it this far. Let us encourage each other in our endeavors.
Sammi Cheng as
Chan Tin Mei
Sammi Cheng is a superstar in Asia, renowned as both a singer and actress with over 30 years of experience and more than 40 films to her credit. She showcased her impressive acting range in films like Fagara and Fatal Visit, taking on more complex and layered roles. Her performance in Lost Love earned her the Best Actress award at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards.
In Lost Love, Chan Tin Mei is a grieving mother who lost her 3-year-old son and is deeply reluctant to have another child. As she becomes a foster mother, she slowly rediscovers the feeling of motherhood. However, her husband's infidelity drives her to emotional turmoil. With the help of the foster children, Tin Mei finally learns the true meaning of love and redemption, helping her heal and rebuild her family.
Alan Luk as Ho Bun
Alan Luk is a talented Hong Kong actor known for his emotional depth in various roles. He won the Bronze Award for Best Performance at the 2020 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for his role in RTHK's Fishball. In Lost Love, he takes on his first leading role in a feature film.
In the movie, Ho Bun is the husband of Chan Tin Mei. Struggling with the grief of losing their son, he chooses to avoid his emotions and becomes increasingly distant from his wife. As their family and marriage begin to crumble, Ho Bun is forced to confront his mistakes and attempt to rebuild his relationship with Tin Mei, rediscovering love and responsibility in the process.
Hedwig Tam as
Miss Mok
Hedwig Tam is a rising star in Hong Kong cinema, known for her nuanced performances in Weeds on Fire (2016) and My Prince Edward (2019). She has earned praise for her ability to portray emotionally complex characters, making her one of the most versatile young actresses in the industry.
In Lost Love, Tam plays Miss Mok, a dedicated and compassionate social worker. She not only assists Chan Tin Mei and Ho Bun with their foster children but also provides emotional support to Tin Mei as she navigates the overwhelming responsibilities of motherhood and loss. Miss Mok serves as a steady guide, helping the family find their way through challenging times.