What It’s About
Angie (Ga Man) and Pat (Li Lin Lin) are a devoted same-sex couple who’ve lived together in Pat’s Hong Kong apartment for four decades. They’re close with Pat’s brother Shing (Bo) and sister-in-law Mei (Ying), serving as second parents to their grown children, Victor (Hang) and Fanny (Yu). When Pat dies suddenly, a devastated Angie learns that since her partner had put off signing a will, her whole estate goes to her brother, who’s next of kin. Expecting Shing will let her stay, Angie’s in for a rude surprise.
Why I Love It
This intimate drama about family ties broken over money unfolds in such a subtle, restrained way that you’re almost surprised by the intense emotions it creates. As survivor of a lesbian couple in China, Angie (a fabulous Ga Man) finds herself with no rights, at the mercy of Shing, a decent but misguided underachiever. Angie’s predicament is heartrending, but a late-breaking revelation provides a measure of solace. Don’t miss this touching, perceptive meditation on love, loss, and acceptance.