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The Longest Summer is Hong Kong
independent director Fruit Chan
's second feature in the "1997 trilogy", first released in 1998. The first film in the trilogy is Made in Hong Kong
. The movie details the problem faced by a group of disaffected Hong Kong ex-soldiers of the British Army, just before and after the 1997 handover by the People's Republic of China
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, as a chauffeur to a Triad leader. Owing to the financial difficulties faced by his former army mates, he decides to mastermind a bank robbery with his brother and his four army pals. But on the day they are robbing the bank, they realize another gang is working on the same plans too.
, but won none. These are:
The film is also one of the ten recommended films of the 5th Annual Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
independent director Fruit Chan
Fruit Chan
Fruit Chan Gor is an independent Hong Kong Second Wave screenwriter, filmmaker and producer, who is best known for his style of film reflecting the everyday life of Hong Kong people. He is well known for using amateur actors in his films...
's second feature in the "1997 trilogy", first released in 1998. The first film in the trilogy is Made in Hong Kong
Made in Hong Kong
Made in Hong Kong may refer to:* Made in Hong Kong , 1997 Hong Kong film directed by Fruit Chan* Made in Hong Kong , a 1981 album by Claudja Barry* Made in Hong Kong , a 2009 live album by Nightwish...
. The movie details the problem faced by a group of disaffected Hong Kong ex-soldiers of the British Army, just before and after the 1997 handover by the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
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Story
Ga Yin (Tony Ho Wah-Chiu), a former sergeant in the British Army, is discharged from his post following the imminent handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China in July 1997. He joins his younger brother Ga Suen (Sam Lee) to work for the underworldUnderworld
The Underworld is a region which is thought to be under the surface of the earth in some religions and in mythologies. It could be a place where the souls of the recently departed go, and in some traditions it is identified with Hell or the realm of death...
, as a chauffeur to a Triad leader. Owing to the financial difficulties faced by his former army mates, he decides to mastermind a bank robbery with his brother and his four army pals. But on the day they are robbing the bank, they realize another gang is working on the same plans too.
Awards
The film received eight nominations at the 18th Annual Hong Kong Film Awards18th Hong Kong Film Awards
Ceremony for the 18th Hong Kong Film Awards was held on 25 April 1999.-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:...
, but won none. These are:
- Nomination - Best Picture
- Nomination - Best Director (Fruit Chan Gor)
- Nomination - Best Supporting Actor (Sam Lee Chan-Sam)
- Nomination - Best Screenplay (Fruit Chan Gor)
- Nomination - Best New Artist (Tony Ho Wah-Chiu)
- Nomination - Best New Artist (Jo Koo)
- Nomination - Best Original Score (Lam Wah-Cheun, Bat Kwok-Chi)
- Nomination - Best Original Song ("Hui Nin Yin Fa Dut Bit Dor", performed by Andy Lau Tak-Wah)
The film is also one of the ten recommended films of the 5th Annual Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards
Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards
The Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards are the annual awards given by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society in Hong Kong, China since 1995. The awards are determined by votes cast in three rounds after a substantial discussion session between the members of the society...
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