Ocean Flame

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Ocean Flame
Traditional Chinese 一半海水,一半火燄
Simplified Chinese 一半海水,一半火焰
Hanyu Pinyin Yíbàn Haǐshuǐ, Yíbàn Huǒyàn
Directed byLiu Fendou
Screenplay byLiu Fendou
Ou Jiabao
Based on Wang Shuo Ocean Flame [1]
Produced by Simon Yam [2]
Starring Liao Fan
Monica Mok
CinematographyChen Chuqiang
Chen Ying
Edited byKwong Chi-Leung
Music byRonald Ng
Production
company
Filmko Entertainment Limited
Distributed byFilmko Films Distribution
Release dates
  • 11 September 2008 (2008-09-11)(Hong Kong)
  • 28 November 2008 (2008-11-28)(Taiwan)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryHong Kong
LanguagesMandarin
Cantonese

Ocean Flame is a 2008 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Liu Fendou and starring Liao Fan and Monica Mok. The plot is based on Wang Shuo's novel of the same title. [3] It was released on 11 September 2008.

Contents

Plot

The film tells the story of a punk's entanglements with a pure young girl.

Cast

Main cast

Other cast

Reception

The film earned critical acclaim and received nominations at the 45th Golden Horse Awards. The film also was shortlisted for the 61st Cannes Film Festival and the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival. [5]

Nominations and awards

YearAwardCategoryResultNotes
2008 Golden Horse Award Best DramaNominated [3]
Best ActorNominated [3]
Best ActressNominated [3]
Best CinematographyNominated [3]
Best Art DesignNominated [3]

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References

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