Linger (film)
| Linger | |
|---|---|
Cheng Siu-Keung | |
| Edited by | David M. Richardson |
| Music by | Guy Zerafa Dave Klotz |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Sundream Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Languages | Mandarin Cantonese |
Linger (traditional Chinese: 蝴蝶飛; simplified Chinese: 蝴蝶飞; pinyin: Hu die fei; Cantonese Yale: Woo dip fei) is a 2008 Hong Kong romantic drama film directed by Johnnie To and starring Li Bingbing and Vic Chou.
Plot
Dong (Vic Chou) was dating Fan, but was infatuated with Yan (Li Bing Bing). Dong suddenly dies in a fatal
Cast
- Li Bingbing as Foo Yan-Kai
- Vic Chou as Zeng Jing-Dong
- Maggie Shiu as Miss Chan
- Lam Suet as Yan's Father
- Roy Cheung as Dr. Yuen
- Wong You-Namas Hui Luk-Wo
- You Yong as Dong's Father
Production
Linger pairs Taiwanese F4 pop star Vic Chou, with Mainland Chinese actress Li Bingbing. The film was shot mostly in Mandarin, to suit the language abilities of the two leads.[1]
Reception
Box office
Linger was released in Hong Kong on 10 January 2008. On opening weekend, it grossed HK$82,209.[2] At the end of its box office run, it made a total gross of $156,915.[3]
Critical reception
Linger was met with mostly negative reviews from critics who felt that the film was targeted for younger female audiences and fans of the two leads. Some blamed Ivy Ho's screenplay for being poorly developed.[4]
