Hu-Du-Men
1996 · 87 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 240 VOTES · DIR. Shu Kei
Overview
The "Hu-Du-Men" (loosely translated as "stage door") is an imaginary line separating the stage from reality, and a line that must be crossed each and every night by Sum (Josephine Siao), the aging star of a Cantonese Opera troupe. Nearing the twilight of a storied career, Sum must face a variety of challenging new obstacles, including the possible emigration of her family come 1997, the appearance of a promising young actress (Anita Yuen), the hiring of a Western-schooled stage director (David Wu), the surprising revelation of her daughter's sexuality, and finally the reappearance of a shocking secret from her past. Through it all, Sum must retain her professionalism and dignity, as the "Hu-Du-Men" between the stage and her life begins to blur. Emotional, intimate direction and Raymond To's intelligent, relevant screenplay make Hu-Du-Men worthwhile cinema, but it's Josephine Siao's brilliant, emotionally dynamic performance that sets this film above the rest.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,108 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:03:16 I thought I've thrown them all out...!
00:06:37 You already have smelly tofu? Who bought them?
00:09:12 I've been an actor for so many years...
00:12:55 Who are you?
00:17:08 Jo, why are you wearing a boy's haircut? You think it looks good on you?
00:22:00 Two girls sleeping together!
00:25:28 She looks really sweet after make-up
00:31:14 Father has arranged a show for me
00:34:25 Your dad's really too much He's such an asshole!
00:37:51 I'm not going I've not been feeling too well lately
00:40:26 I can stand up to him if need be
00:43:07 Punch your mouth You got such a dirty mouth
00:45:59 Have one. They're great for drinking
00:48:35 So that's it
00:52:58 To prove that you are really fond of Mimi
00:56:29 This for you
01:00:46 Because I want to defy fate
01:06:55 Well, let me tell you
01:10:01 She's not feeling too well
01:13:18 Are you half as good as Sum?
01:17:10 In this profession...
01:23:20 That's Sum's family
01:29:08 Times have changed and by a stroke of fate...
01:33:06 Good morning