- Claustrophobia (2008 film)
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Claustrophobia Traditional 親密 Simplified 亲密 Directed by Ivy Ho Produced by Cary Cheng
William Kong
Yee Chung-ManWritten by Ivy Ho Starring Ekin Cheng
Karena LamCinematography Lee Pin-Bing Editing by Kong Chi-Leung Studio Irresistible Films Distributed by Irresistible Films Release date(s) 26 October 2008(HKAFF)
12 February 2009 (Hong Kong)Running time 100 minutes Country Hong Kong Language Cantonese Claustrophobia (simplified Chinese: 亲密; traditional Chinese: 親密) is an 2008 Hong Kong romantic drama film directed by Ivy Ho.
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Synopsis
Pearl (Karena Lam) has quietly fallen in love with her boss Tom (Ekin Cheng), who’s married with a family. Without warning, Tom asks Pearl to interview for another job. Wounded, Pearl demands that Tom terminate her. The gauntlet has been thrown down. In a space as small, crowded and claustrophobic as the office, love doesn’t grow - it incubates and breeds, like a virus.
Cast
- Ekin Cheng as Tom
- Karena Lam as Pearl
- Felix Lok as Karl
- Andy Hui as Ken
- Eric Tsang as Dr. Chiu
- Derek Tsang as John
- Chucky Woo as Jewel
Release
- Tokyo International Film Festival 23 October 2008 [1]
- Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 26 October 2008
- Berlin International Film Festival 10 February 2009 [2]
- Hong Kong Wide Release 12 February 2009 [3]
- San Francisco International Film Festival May 2009 [4]
Awards and nominations
15th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards
- Won: Best Screenplay (Ivy Ho)
- Film of Merit
28th Hong Kong Film Awards
- Nominated: Best Screenplay (Ivy Ho)
- Nominated: Best Actress (Karena Lam)
- Nominated: Best New Director (Ivy Ho)
References
External links
- Chan mat at the Internet Movie Database
- Claustrophobia at the Hong Kong Movie Database
- Claustrophobia at the Hong Kong Cinemagic
Categories:- 2008 films
- Hong Kong films
- Cantonese-language films
- 2000s drama films
- 2000s romance films
- Hong Kong film stubs
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