Hu-Du-Men

Synopsis

The "Hu-Du-Men" (loosely translated as "stage door") is an imaginary line separating the stage from reality, and a line that must be crossed each and every night by Sum (Josephine Siao), the aging star of a Cantonese Opera troupe. Nearing the twilight of a storied career, Sum must face a variety of challenging new obstacles, including the possible emigration of her family come 1997, the appearance of a promising young actress (Anita Yuen), the hiring of a Western-schooled stage director (David Wu), the surprising revelation of her daughter's sexuality, and finally the reappearance of a shocking secret from her past. Through it all, Sum must retain her professionalism and dignity, as the "Hu-Du-Men" between the stage and her life begins to blur. Emotional, intimate direction and Raymond To's intelligent, relevant screenplay make Hu-Du-Men worthwhile cinema, but it's Josephine Siao's brilliant, emotionally dynamic performance that sets this film above the rest.

Main Cast

Josephine Siao Fong-Fong

Lang Kim-Sam

Age : 77 | Popularity : 4%

Anita Yuen

Yip Yuk-Seung

Age : 52 | Popularity : 9%

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Ah Lung

Age : 64 | Popularity : 32%

Chung King-Fai

Chan Yiu Jo

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung

Wong Man-Chun

Age : 48 | Popularity : 3%

Lee Heung-Kam

Piano

Age : 88 | Popularity : 10%

Tam Sin-Hung

Auntie Ming

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Michelle Wong Man

Mimi Chan

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Art	Art Direction	Bill Lui Cho-Hung
Editing	Editor	Eric Kwong Chi-Leung Shu Kei
Camera	Director of Photography	Bill Wong Chung-Piu
Production	Producer	Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
Writing	Writer	Raymond To
Directing	Director	Shu Kei
Sound	Music	Otomo Yoshihide
Department	Role	Name

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