Sara (2015 film)

Sara, formerly known as Que Sera Sera[2] (Chinese: 雛妓), is a 2015 Hong Kong psychological thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Charlene Choi and Simon Yam. The film was released on March 5, 2015.[3]

Sara
Theatrical poster
Directed byHerman Yau
Produced byChapman To[1]
Written byErica Li
StarringCharlene Choi
Simon Yam
Music byMak Chun Hung
CinematographyJoe Chan
Edited byAzrael Chung
Production
company
Rex Film Productions
Fox International Channels
Hong Kong Film Productions
Distributed byEmperor Motion Pictures
Release date
  • March 5, 2015 (2015-03-05)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryHong Kong
LanguageCantonese
English
Thai
BudgetHK$10 million[2]
Box officeHK$18.1 million

Plot

After being sexually abused as a child by her stepfather, Sara (Choi) runs away from home, earns her own keep and spends her nights in various locales, including country parks and fast-food joints that stay open 24 hours. While hanging around the Tsim Sha Tsui East promenade late one evening, she meets the gentlemanly, middle-aged Kam Ho-yin (Simon Yam Tat-wah). The two embark on a complex relationship that involves his getting her into a good school and a new life she chooses to take.

Cast
  • Charlene Choi as Sara Ho
  • Simon Yam as Kam Ho-yin
  • Sunadcha Tadrabiab as Dok-my, an underage prostitute in Thailand
  • Ryan Lau as Raymond, Sara's boyfriend
  • Alien Sun as Tong May, Sara's mother
  • Tony Ho as Kwok Wah, Sara's stepfather
  • Benson Ling as Patrick
  • Lam Chiu-wing as Magazine Chief Editor
  • Mimi Kung as Kam Ho-yin's wife
  • Tsui Siu-wa as University professor

Reception

Box office

The film has grossed HK$6.27 million (US$808,000) over four days.[4] In the second week, the film has grossed HK$4.14 million (US$533,000).[5] In the fourth week, the film has grossed HK$3.32 million (US$429,000) with a total of HK$18.1 million (US$2.34 million).[6]

Awards

6th Macau International Movie Festival
Nominee Awards Remarks Results
Simon YamBest Actor-Won[7]
Charlene ChoiBest Actress-Won[7]
21st Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award
NomineeAwardsRemarksResults
SaraFilms of Merit-Won
10th Osaka Asian Film Festival
NomineeAwardsRemarksResults
Charlene ChoiSpecial Mention-Won
34th Hong Kong Film Award[8]
NomineeAwardsRemarksResults
Charlene ChoiBest Actress-Nominated
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References
  1. "Sara is a step forward for Charlene Choi's acting career". South China Morning Post. 2015-03-03. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
  2. "Chapman To producing Que Sera Sera". Film Business Asia. 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
  3. "Herman Yau Exposes Asian Sex Tourism In First SARA Trailer". Twitch Film. 2014-12-30. Archived from the original on 2015-04-06. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
  4. "Hollywood takes top spots at China box office". Film Business Asia. 2015-03-10. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
  5. "Cinderella has fairytale opening across Greater China". Film Business Asia. 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
  6. "Kingsman explodes at China box office". Film Business Asia. 2015-03-31. Archived from the original on 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
  7. "Zhang Yimou Awarded Lifetime Achievement at Macau Film Festival". China Radio International. 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
  8. "第三十四屆香港電影金像獎提名名單 Nomination List of The 34th Hong Kong Film Awards". Hong Kong Film Awards. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
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