
Dir/Scr: Lee Sun-fung
Orig Story: Cao Yu
Cast: Cheung Ying, Mui Yee, Ng Cho-fan, Wong Man-lei
1953 / B&W / 35mm / Cantonese / 134min
Mui Yee, despite her renown as an outstanding actress, had always lived under the shadow of bigger stars like fellow Union founders Pak Yin and Tsi Lo-lin. Sunrise is a vehicle of excellence for Mui, who financed the film with Xinglian, a Union affiliate. She also starred, turning in a brilliant performance in the lead role. Adapted from Cao Yu's famous play by director Lee Sun-fung, the film offers a remarkable portrayal of the business world, peopled by characters of flesh and blood.
| 24/9 | (Sat) | 4:30pm * | Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive |
| 5/10 | (Wed) | 2:00pm | Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive |
* Post-screening talk with Sam Ho & David Chan
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