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La Comédie humaine (film)

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La Comédie humaine
Directed byChan Hing-ka
Janet Chun
Written byChan Hing-ka
Janet Chun
StarringChapman To
Wong Cho-lam
Fiona Sit
Release date
  • 8 July 2010 (2010-07-08)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryHong Kong
Languages

La Comédie humaine (Chinese: 人間喜劇; pinyin: Rénjiān Xǐjù; Jyutping: Yan Gaan Hei Kat; lit. 'The Human Comedy') is a 2010 Hong Kong comedy film directed and written by Chan Hing-ka and Janet Chun. Released in cinemas on 8 July 2010, it premiered at the 31 March 2010 Hong Kong International Film Festival.

Plot

The story revolves around a Spring (To), a hitman from mainland China who is on a mission in Hong Kong with his partner Setting Sun (Hui). However, Spring falls ill and comes under the care of a screenwriter by the name of Soya (Wong) and they find themselves developing into a tight and everlasting friendship.

Cast

Critical reception

The film has been generally received neutrally. Chan Hing-Ka's vision was criticised for having been "poorly paced."[1]

References

  1. ^ "La Comedie Humaine (2010)". Retrieved 9 July 2010.