The read
Critics rate it 23 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Secondary school teacher Lam Yiu-kwok is suffering from a mid-life crisis—his peers have all become more successful than him; his relationship with his wife, Chan Man-ching, is in trouble when her old flame returns, and he finds himself tempted by a 17-year-old student who has a crush on him.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Critics rate it 23 points higher than audiences do.
31 audience votes
Key crew
- Ann HuiDirector
- Tommy Wai Kai-LeungOriginal Music Composer
- Ivy HoWriter
Cast
- Jacky Cheung Hok-YauLam Yiu-kwok
- Anita Mui Yim-FongChan Man-ching
- Karena Lam Kar-YanWoo Choy-lam
- Shaun Tam Chun-YinLam On-yin
- Tou Tsung-huaSheng Sai-nin
- Eric Kot Man-FaiWong Yui
- Jin Hui Man-junLam Lui-yin
- Leung TinPrincipal Leung
- Race WongMrs. Mak
- Koo Tin-LungKwok's Alumnus
- Roddy Wong Yat-PingKwok's Alumnus
- Jason Yip Wan-KeungKwok's Alumnus
Stills
Themes
woman director