THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET

白日青春

By Kok Rui LAU

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Drama - Completed 2023


Awaiting refugee status by the Hong Kong government are Hassan and his Pakistani parents. Not fitting in, Hassan dreams of a life in Canada. But that is shattered after his father is killed in a road accident. Stricken with guilt over the death,a taxi driver takes on the role of Hassan’s protector.

Festivals
& Awards

Hawai'i International Film Festival 2022
Golden Horse Awards 2022
Best Actor, Best New Director, Best Original Screenplay
Hong Kong Film Awards 2023
Best New Performer
Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards 2023
Best New Performer
Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild Awards 2023
Best New Performer
Singapore Chinese Film Festival 2023
San Diego Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase 2023
Malaysia International Film Festival 2023
    • Year of production
    • 2023
    • Genres
    • Drama
    • Countries
    • HONG KONG (CHINA)
    • Languages
    • CANTONESE
    • Duration
    • 113 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Kok Rui LAU
    • Synopsis
    • Hong Kong is a midway point for refugees from all over the world. Born in the city is Hassan (Zaman), whose parents came from Pakistan and are awaiting official refugee status. Feeling he doesn’t belong, Hassan’s dream is to move to Canada with his family. But that is quickly shattered when his father is killed in a road accident. Stricken with guilt over the man’s death, taxi driver Yan (Wong) takes on the role of Hassan’s protector and as the youngster becomes involved in criminal activities and entangled with the police, Yan endeavours to win the youngster’s trust.