Lonely Eighteen (2023)

This is a story about how family can impact the growth of a young woman. It follows Elaine, who grew up in poverty in the 1980’s, and her best friend Ying as they enter the Hong Kong entertainment industry to change their fate. In the golden era of Hong Kong cinema, Ying becomes a popular erotic star while Elaine struggles between her identity and her job as an actor. When Hong Kong cinema’s glory fades a decade later, the two women end up on diverging paths due to their life choices.

Cast (14)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Lam Chin-Ting

Elaine

Renci Yeung

Fish Liew Chi-Yu

Irene Wan

Loletta Lee Lai-Chun

Stephanie Che Yuen-Yuen

Ti Lung

Moses Chan Ho

Candy Man Suet-Yee

Jennifer Yu

Bryant Mak Chi-Lok

Peter Chan Charm-Man

Kyle Li

Ko Hon-Man

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