Hong Kong / Apr 03, 2026 / 4k restoration, Hong Kong International Film Festival
2h 25min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The story about a young, unemployed man, who after being kicked out is desperate enough to live anywhere. He is directed to Fatso, who owns the caged establishment, and is given a living space.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Wong Ka-Kui | Mao |
| Lau Shun | Taoist |
| Tats Lau Yee-Tat | Brother Sang |
| Dennis Chan Kwok-San | Councillor Tsui |
| Joe Junior | Charlie |
| Teddy Chan | The man executing the possession order |
| Sze Kai-Keung | TV interviewer |
| Tang Cheung | Dai Lap Hing |
| Quinton Wong Liu-Che | Junkie A |
| Cho Sai | Old man behind the bed |
| Herman Yau | TV crew member |
| Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah | Fireman |
| Man Chai | Postman |
| Chow Chung |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 籠民 |
| Original language | 广州话 / 廣州話 (CN) |
| Spoken languages | 广州话 / 廣州話 |
| Production countries | Hong Kong |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Filmagica Productions Limited |
| Release date | 18 novembre 1992 |
| Production | Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung |
| Writer | Yank Wong Yan-Kwai, Chin Yiu-Hang, John Ng Chong-Chow, Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung |
| Editing | Henry Cheung Siu-Hei |
| Cinematography | Andy Lam Kwok-Wah, Jimmy Wong |
| Assistant directors | Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung |
| Camera operators | Jimmy Wong, Andy Lam Kwok-Wah |
| Additional photography | Jimmy Wong, Andy Lam Kwok-Wah |
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| Production design | Chin Yiu-Hang, Yank Wong Yan-Kwai |
| Art direction | Chin Yiu-Hang, Yank Wong Yan-Kwai |
| Set decoration | Chin Yiu-Hang, Yank Wong Yan-Kwai |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Hong Kong / Nov 18, 1992
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