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The Narrow Road
窄路微塵
1h 55mUnder this flashy city, amidst the numbness of frustrations, what people are looking forward to is the glimmer of light that might change their lives. Chak, who runs a small cleaning company, barely takes over the cleaning work on his own to make a living. Hitting by the COVID-19 pandemic, small business closed down one by one. One day, a young single mother, Candy, comes to look for a job opportunity from Chak. She doesn’t seem like a trustworthy person to Chak, unexpectedly, she helps Chak to resolve many difficulties at work. Life seems like get back on track. The morning sun never lasts a day, Chak’s company is being accused, at the same time, his family is facing a nightmare as well, all his hopes are dashed to pieces, but they can still try their best to resist the oppression of life and support each other through this painful year.
Production Team
Movie Info
導演：林森
Director: LAM Sum
Director’s Statement
When you mention Hong Kong, your first impression must be the dizzying skyline of Victoria Harbor with its tall buildings. But in this flashy city, only a few lucky people can live without concerns. The rest of them live under the shadows of the skyline. To survive, people walk through alleyways hidden from the sun, and resting in a narrow space at night worrying about tomorrow. Amidst the numbness of frustrations, what they are looking forward to is the glimmer of light that they don’t know when it will appear.
導演的話
提起香港,第一印象必然是那道由疊疊高樓所組成、閃爍得令人目眩的維港天際線。但在這個浮華城市中，從來只有少數幸運兒能夠生活無憂，大多數人都只能活在那道巨大天際線的陰影底下：為了討兩餐，人們在暗不見天日的街巷中鑽出鑽入，晚上就在密不透風的窩居休息，然後為了明天的生活而憂柴憂米。在沮喪得令人麻木的陰暗之中，大家期待抓緊的,是那道不知何時才會出現的一線光⋯⋯
《窄路微塵》所講述的,就是活在陰影下的人們和光之間的故事。
Louis Cheung as Chak
Louis Cheung is a renowned Hong Kong actor, celebrated for his versatile acting and portrayal of complex characters. He has consistently showcased his acting depth through various challenging roles. In 2022, he was nominated for Best Actorat the 59th Golden Horse Awards for his performance in The Narrow Road. In 2023, he was again nominated for Best Actor at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards and won Best Actor at the 29th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, marking his first win as Best Actor.
In "The Narrow Road," Louis plays Chak, a middle-aged man running a cleaning business, struggling under the economic pressures of the pandemic. Despite his hardships, he forms a deep bond with a single mother who helps him navigate the challenges. Louis delivers a nuanced performance, embodying Chak’s internal struggles and resilience.
Angela Yuen as Candy
Angela Yuen is a rising star in Hong Kong’s film industry, known for her natural and heartfelt performances. In 2022, she was nominated for Best Actress at the 59th Golden Horse Awards for her role in The Narrow Road, followed by another Best Actress nomination at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards in 2023. Angela’s talent has earned her several newcomer awards, establishing her as one of Hong Kong’s most promising young actors.
In "The Narrow Road," Angela plays Candy, a single mother facing numerous life challenges, yet showing remarkable resilience. Her character brings a new sense of hope to Chak’s life as they develop a bond while navigating their struggles. Angela’s subtle and nuanced portrayal of Candy captures the character’s strength and vulnerability, making her a standout in the film.