The Star and the Sea (2009)

The film is a moving portrayal of renowned Chinese composer Xian Xinghai's impoverished childhood in a lowly "Danjia" fishing village in Macau at the turn of the century, and his mother's struggles to bring him up with love despite the hardship. It is also a heartening tale of young Xinghai's fight for success, from the awakening of his musical talent at the bottom of Macau society, to the blossoming of his musical flair in Singapore.

Cast (5)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Vivian Hsu

Richard Ng Man-Tat

Chen Kun

Alec Su You-peng

Jiahang Su

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