Port of Call (2015 film)
| Port of Call | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Traditional | 踏血尋梅 |
| Simplified | 踏血寻梅 |
| Mandarin | Tà Xuè Xún Méi |
| Cantonese | Daap6 Hyut3 Cam4 Mui4 |
| Directed by | Philip Yung |
| Produced by | Julia Chu |
| Screenplay by | Philip Yung |
| Starring |
Aaron Kwok Elaine Jin Patrick Tam |
| Cinematography | Christopher Doyle |
| Edited by |
Philip Yung Chu Ka-yat |
Production company |
Mei Ah Film Production Golden Gate Productions |
| Distributed by | Mei Ah Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Budget | US$5 million[1] |
| Box office | $756.911[2] |
Port of Call is a 2015 Hong Kong crime thriller film written, edited and directed by Philip Yung and starring Aaron Kwok, Elaine Jin and Patrick Tam. The film is based on a real murder case where a dismembered corpse of a murdered 16-year-old female prostitute was found in Hong Kong in 2008.[3] Port of Call was the closing film at the 39th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 6 April 2015.[4][5][6] The film was theatrically released in Hong Kong on 3 December 2015. It was selected as the Hong Kong entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards but it was not nominated.[7][8]
Cast
- Aaron Kwok as Detective Chong
- Elaine Jin as May
- Patrick Tam as Smoky
- Jessie Li as Wong Kai-mui/Wang Jiamei
- Michael Ning as Ting Chi-chung
- Jackie Cai as Mo-yung
- Maggie Shiu as Superintendent Law
- Eddie Chan as Policeman
- Hatou Yeung as Flora
- Ellen Li as Wang Jiali
- Don Li
- Ronny Yuen as Hoi
- Tam Ping-man as Wong Kai-mui's stepfather
- Noel Leung as Seung
- Tai Bo as Wong Kai-mui's father
- Chan Lai-wan
Production
Filming for Port of Call began in Hong Kong on 1 September 2014[9] and wrapped up on 26 September.[10][3] In order to prepare for his role as a veteran police detective, Aaron Kwok grew a moustache and beard, which, along with his hair, were dyed grey in colour, and also had to reduce his gym exercise routines.[9]
Awards and nominations
| Awards and nominations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
| 35th Hong Kong Film Awards[11] | Best Film | Port of Call | Nominated |
| Best Director | Philip Yung | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Philip Yung | Won | |
| Best Actor | Aaron Kwok | Won | |
| Best Actress | Jessie Li | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Michael Ning | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Elaine Jin | Won | |
| Best New Performer | Michael Ning | Won | |
| Jessie Li | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Christopher Doyle | Won | |
| Best Film Editing | Liao Ching-sung, Wong Hoi, Philip Yung, Chu Ka-yat |
Nominated | |
| Best Original Film Score | Ding Ke | Nominated | |
| Best Original Film Song | Song: On the Dark Sea (漆黑的海上)
Composer/Lyricist/Singer: Ding Ke |
Nominated | |
| 52nd Golden Horse Awards | Best Feature Film | Port of Call | Nominated |
| Best Original Screenplay | Philip Yung | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Aaron Kwok | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Michael Ning | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Elaine Jin | Nominated | |
| Best New Performer | Jessie Li | Nominated | |
| Michael Ning | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Christopher Doyle | Nominated | |
| Best Original Film Song | Song: On the Dark Sea (漆黑的海上)
Composer/Lyricist/Singer: Ding Ke |
Nominated | |
| 22nd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards | Best Film | Port of Call | Won |
| Best Director | Philip Yung | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Philip Yung | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Aaron Kwok | Nominated | |
| Michael Ning | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Jessie Li | Won | |
| 10th Asian Film Awards | Best Screenwriter | Philip Yung | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Michael Ning | Nominated | |
| Best Newcomer | Jessie Li | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematographer | Christopher Doyle | Nominated | |
| Best Editor | Chu Ka-yat, Liao Ching-sung, Wong Hoi, Philip Yung |
Won | |
| 19th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival | Best Actress | Jessie Li | Won |
| Best of Bucheon | Philip Yung | Won | |
| Special Mention | Port of Cal | Won | |
| 7th Youth Film Handbook Chinese-language Film Awards | Top Ten Chinese-language films | Port of Call | Won |
| Director of the Year | Philip Yung | Nominated | |
| Screenwriter of the Year | Philip Yung | Nominated | |
| Male Actor of the Year | Aaron Kwok | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Michael Ning | Nominated | |
| Newcomer of the Year | Michael Ning | Nominated | |
| Jessie Li | Won | ||
| 13th New York Asian Film Festival | Star Asia Award | Aaron Kwok | Won |
See also
- Aaron Kwok filmography
- List of Hong Kong Category III films
- List of submissions to the 89th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Hong Kong submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ↑ "Mei Ah Entertainment Group Ltd. - Synopsys & Trailers".
- ↑ "Port of Call". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- 1 2 "《踏血寻梅》煞科宴 郭富城演老警员挑战演技".
- ↑ "Port of Call (Director's cut) - Film Details :: The 39th Hong Kong International Film Festival".
- ↑ "Murmur of the Hearts to open HKIFF".
- ↑ "Watch The Trailer For Creepy HKIFF Closer PORT OF CALL". Twitch Film. 2015-02-27. Retrieved 2015-03-09.
- ↑ Shackleton, Liz (22 September 2016). "Hong Kong, India, Pakistan set Oscar submissions". Screen Daily. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ↑ Chu, Karen (22 September 2016). "Oscars: Hong Kong Selects 'Port of Call' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- 1 2 "Aaron Kwok turns into old man for new movie".
- ↑ "AARON KWOK DOES NOT THINK ABOUT ROMANCE".
- ↑ "第35屆香港電影金像獎提名名單".
External links
- Port of Call on IMDb
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