July Rhapsody

Outwardly, Lam takes pride in his job teaching Chinese literature at an elite school and in his caring wife and two sons. But deep down, the forty-year-old wrestles with unfulfilled desires stoked by jealousy over his friends’ professional successes and the advances of a flirtatious student. The sudden return of his former mentor finally upsets this delicate balance, forcing Lam to unearth the long-hidden truth about who he is and gain a new perspective on how to live the rest of his life.

Director: Ann Hui

Cast: Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Karena Lam Kar-Yan, Shaun Tam Chun-Yin, Tou Tsung-hua, Eric Kot Man-Fai, Jin Hui Man-jun, Leung Tin

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