He's a Woman, She's a Man

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He's a Woman, She's a Man
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He's a Woman, She's a Man DVD cover
Hanyu Pinyin Jīn Zhī Yù Yè
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Directed by Peter Chan
Screenplay byJames Yuen
Lee Chi-ngai
Ella Chan
Clarence Hui
Jojo Hui
Peter Chan
Yee Chung-Man
Leslie Cheung
Story by Clarence Hui
Peter Chan
Produced by Peter Chan
Starring Leslie Cheung
Anita Yuen
Carina Lau
Eric Tsang
Lawrence Cheng
Law Kar-ying
CinematographyHenry Chan
Edited byChan Ki-hop
Music by Clarence Hui
Chiu Tsang-hei
Production
company
United Filmmakers Organisation
Distributed by Mandarin Films
Release date
  • 23 July 1994 (1994-7-23)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryHong Kong
LanguageCantonese
Box officeHK$29,131,628

He's a Woman, She's a Man is a 1994 Hong Kong romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Peter Chan and starring Leslie Cheung, Anita Yuen, Carina Lau, Eric Tsang and Jordan Chan. This film was the recipient of many awards at the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Actress for Yuen and Best Original Song for "Chase" by Cheung. The film was followed by a sequel, Who's the Woman, Who's the Man? , which was released in 1996. The theme song "Chase" (追) appeared on Cheung's 1995 album Most Beloved .

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Plot

Wing (Anita Yuen) is a sassy girl who deeply idolizes Rose (Carina Lau), a pop singer, and Rose's boyfriend, top record producer and songwriter Sam (Leslie Cheung). Rose has been groomed by Sam, achieving stardom and international acclaim. With her success, Sam decides to try his hand at bringing up a male singer. He decides to announce a country-wide, males-only talent search, much to his former protégée's chagrin.

Wing, desperate to meet her idols, seizes this opportunity and enters the contest disguised as a male. Her childhood friend (Jordan Chan) trains her to perfect this whimsical idea.

As fate would have it, Wing succeeds in the audition thanks to the poor quality of those auditioning and in part to Rose's taunts. Rose challenges Sam to see to the idea of him bringing up a (relatively) talentless Wing.

Wing is later invited to stay at Sam and Rose's home for her musical education. Wing tries unsuccessfully to reconcile the two lovers' difference. Trouble and comedy ensue as she finds herself falling for Sam and vice versa, despite his mistaken belief that she is a man.

Cast

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
CeremonyCategoryRecipientOutcome
14th Hong Kong Film Awards Best Film He's a Woman, She's a ManNominated
Best Director Peter Chan Nominated
Best ScreenplayJames YuenNominated
Best Actor Leslie Cheung Nominated
Best Actress Anita Yuen Won
Best Supporting Actor Jordan Chan Nominated
Best New Performer Jordan ChanNominated
Best Art DirectionChung Man-keiNominated
Best Costume & Make Up DesignDora NgNominated
Best Original Film ScoreClarence Hui, Chiu Tsang-heiNominated
Best Original Film SongSong: Chase (追)

Composer: Dick Lee
Lyricist: Lin Xi
Singer: Leslie Cheung

Won
31st Golden Horse Film Awards Best Original Film SongSong: Chase (追)

Composer: Dick Lee
Lyricist: Lin Xi
Singer: Leslie Cheung

Nominated

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Auto, Hermes (2 April 2021). "HK singer-actor Leslie Cheung remembered on his 18th death anniversary". The Straits Times . Singapore. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  2. ↑ Auto, Hermes (13 June 2022). "Anita Yuen's son performs Beyond song in tribute to late singer Wong Ka Kui". The Straits Times . Singapore. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
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