Ocean Flame

2008 Hong Kong film
Ocean Flame
Traditional Chinese一半海水，一半火燄
Simplified Chinese一半海水，一半火焰
Hanyu PinyinYíbàn Haǐshuǐ, Yíbàn Huǒyàn
Directed byLiu Fendou
Screenplay byLiu Fendou
Ou Jiabao
Based onWang Shuo Ocean Flame[1]
Produced bySimon Yam[2]
StarringLiao Fan
Monica Mok
CinematographyChen Chuqiang
Chen Ying
Edited byKwong Chi-Leung
Music byRonald Ng
Production
company
Filmko Entertainment Limited
Distributed byFilmko Films Distribution
Release dates
  • 11 September 2008 (2008-09-11) (Hong Kong)
  • 28 November 2008 (2008-11-28) (Taiwan)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryHong Kong
LanguagesMandarin
Cantonese

Ocean Flame is a 2008 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Liu Fendou and starring Liao Fan and Monica Mok. The plot is based on Wang Shuo's novel of the same title.[3] It was released on 11 September 2008.

Plot

The film tells the story of a punk's entanglements with a pure young girl.

Cast

Main cast

  • Liao Fan as Wang Yao
  • Monica Mok as Li Chuan

Other cast

  • Hee Ching Paw as Li Chuan's mother
  • Simon Yam as Laozhang[4]
  • Derek Tsang as Third Brother's assistant
  • Suet Lam as Gunzi
  • Wong Man Shing as Gunzi's assistant
  • Him Law as Li Chuan's brother
  • Hui Siu Hung as Mr. Luo
  • Ha Da as Lü Yan
  • Ma Gaoqiang as a whoremaster
  • Zhao Huinan as Wei Ning
  • Lawrence Cheng as a whoremaster
  • Hai Yitian as Zheng Zhong
  • Ka-Yan Leung as Third Brother
  • Zhou Chuchu as Xiaobai[4]
  • Koo Fung as Waiter

Reception

The film earned critical acclaim and received nominations at the 45th Golden Horse Awards. The film also was shortlisted for the 61st Cannes Film Festival and the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival.[5]

Nominations and awards

Year Award Category Result Notes
2008 Golden Horse Award Best Drama Nominated [3]
Best Actor Nominated [3]
Best Actress Nominated [3]
Best Cinematography Nominated [3]
Best Art Design Nominated [3]

References

  1. ^ 《一半海水一半火焰》：莫小棋一脱成名 (in Chinese). Zhongshan News. 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014.
  2. ^ "一半海水，一半火焰 (Ocean Flame)" (in Chinese). Neteast. Archived from the original on 22 May 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e f 《一半海水一半火焰》入围金马五项 任达华开心又兴奋 (in Chinese). Ifeng. 2008.
  4. ^ a b 组图：《一半海水，一半火焰》首映 任达华亮相 (in Chinese). Tencent. 2008.
  5. ^ 任达华《一半海水一半火焰》首担监制自言兴奋 (in Chinese). Ifeng. 2008.

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