Hong Kong 1941

Hong Kong 1941 (Chinese: 等待黎明) is a 1984 Hong Kong war drama film, directed by Po-Chih Leong and written by Sammo Hung, and starring Chow Yun-fat, Cecilia Yip and Alex Man. For his performance in this film, Chow was awarded his first Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor.[2]

Hong Kong 1941
DVD cover
Traditional等待黎明
Simplified等待黎明
MandarinDěng Dài Lí Míng
CantoneseDang2 Doi6 Lai4 Ming4
Directed byPo-Chih Leong
Produced byJohn Shum
Written byJohn Chan
Sammo Hung[1]
StarringChow Yun-fat
Cecilia Yip
Alex Man
Music byViolet Lam
CinematographyBrian Lai
Edited byPeter Cheung
Production
company
Release date
1 November 1984 (1984-11-01)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryHong Kong
LanguageCantonese
Box officeHK$7.22 million.[1]

Synopsis

The film takes places shortly before and during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong during World War II. The story of three young friends focuses on their sufferings as Hong Kong falls under oppressive occupation.

Years later, a woman narrates her personal story of the Japanese takeover of Hong Kong in 1941. She's Nam, young, attractive, daughter of a wealthy rice merchant, and prey to painful, disabling seizures. Her boyhood friend is Coolie Keung, whose family used to have wealth; he's now impoverished, a tough kid, a leader, in love with her. Into the mix steps Fei, cool and resourceful, an actor from the north, intent on getting to Gold Mountain in the US or Australia. They form a trio, but the day they are to leave Hong Kong, the invasion stops them. Fei must rescue Keung from collaborators, Nam falls in love with Fei, and danger awaits their next attempt to escape

Filming locations

Yu Yuen (娛苑) a large residential building built in 1927 in Tung Tau Wai, Wang Chau, is featured in the film.[3]

Cast and roles

Awards and nominations
Awards
Ceremony Category Name Outcome
22nd Golden Horse Awards
Best Actor Chow Yun-fat Won
Alex Man Nominated
4th Hong Kong Film Awards
Best Film Hong Kong 1941 Nominated
Best Director Po-Chih Leong Nominated
Best Screenplay John Chan Nominated
Best Actor Chow Yun-fat Nominated
Best Actress Cecilia Yip Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Angela Yu Chien Nominated
Best Cinematography Brian Lai Won
Best Film Editing Peter Cheung Nominated

References
  1. Hong Kong Cinemagic: Hong Kong 1941
  2. "Hong Kong 1941 (1984) - LoveHKFilm.com".
  3. Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal: Yu Yuen, Tung Tau Wai
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