A family of four have made a living by fishing, but their catch is diminishing day by day. The non-working elder now becomes the biggest burden of the family. For the benefit of the next generation, the family begins to contemplate abandoning their elder. They are confronted with problems and dilemmas that they have never experienced before. It turns out that they are heading down a vicious spiral.
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Wong Hin Yeung Director · Calvin Yam Cinematographer
First release March 22, 2009 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China · Production Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
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Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
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Fresh Wave
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Hong Kong Arts Development Council
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Hong Kong SAR China
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Original title
籃子
Original language
Cantonese
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Cantonese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · March 22, 2009
Premiere · Hong Kong International Film Festival 2009
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