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July Rhapsody

July Rhapsody

20026.51h 43m

Overview

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.

Directed by Ann Hui
Written by Ivy Ho
Produced by Ann Hui, Derek Yee
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Top Cast

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Lam Yiu-kwok

Anita Mui Yim-Fong

Anita Mui Yim-Fong

Chan Man-ching

Karena Lam Kar-Yan

Karena Lam Kar-Yan

Woo Choy-lam

Shaun Tam Chun-Yin

Shaun Tam Chun-Yin

Lam On-yin

Tou Tsung-hua

Tou Tsung-hua

Sheng Sai-nin

Eric Kot Man-Fai

Eric Kot Man-Fai

Wong Yui

J

Jin Hui Man-jun

Lam Lui-yin

Leung Tin

Leung Tin

Principal Leung

Race Wong

Race Wong

Mrs. Mak

Koo Tin-Lung

Koo Tin-Lung

Kwok's Alumnus

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Themes & Keywords

woman director

About July Rhapsody

July Rhapsody is a drama, romance film released in 2002 exploring themes of woman director. Directed by Ann Hui, it stars Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Karena Lam Kar-Yan. 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.

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