Hu-Du-Men 1996
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.
- Released: 1996-04-03
- Runtime: 87 minutes
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Stars: Josephine Siao Fong-Fong, Anita Yuen, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Chung King-Fai, Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung
- Director: Shu Kei, Shu Kei, Eric Kwong Chi-Leung, Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, Raymond To
