EXCLUSIVE:UK distributor Trinity CineAsia has acquired UK rights to Norris WongsThe Lyricist Wannabefrom Hong KongsEdko Filmsand is planning a theatrical release on March 15.
Wongs second feature following her award-winning debutMy Prince Edward(2019) follows a high-school student who is determined to become a successful Cantopop lyricist.
But while she works hard to hone her craft, handle rejection and draw inspiration from her personal experiences, nothing seems to go her way.
The Lyricist Wannabe’Edko Films
Chung Suet-ying, an up-and-coming actress who is also a real-life Cantopop lyricist, stars in the film, which features a soundtrack with lyrics composed by Norris Wong.
Produced by Wong Hoi (Let It Ghost), the film also stars Ansonbean (Rob N Roll), Tang Lai Ying (Mamas Affair), Sabrina Ng (Say I Do To Me) and Chu Pak Hong (My Prince Edward).
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The UK release will come just one week after the film, which is currently playing in competition at Japans Osaka Asian Film Festival, opens theatrically in Hong Kong.
The film has been nominated for best actress, best original film score and best original film song at the upcoming Hong Kong Film Awards (April 14) and picked up two nods at last years Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan for best actress and best screenplay.
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Cedric Behrel, managing director Trinity CineAsia, says: The unique phenomenon that is Cantopop, and the lyric-writing craft that lies at the heart of it, hasnt been committed to film often enough.The Lyricist Wannabeaims to redress that and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the timeless musicality of Hong Kong, whilst offering universal insights into the pursuit of ones dreams during youth.
Trinity CineAsias other recent releases include Hong Kong crime epicThe Goldfinger, reuniting Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Andy Lau; Golden Horse Award-winnerTime Still Turns The Pages; andTable For Six 2, the sequel to Hong Kongs 2022 hit comedy.
