The Drunkard
2010 · 106 MIN · IMDB 6.3 · 97 VOTES · DIR. Freddie Wong Kwok-Siu
Overview
Lau may love to indulge in a bit of alcohol and womanizing, but he's also a serious writer who's respected by his colleagues in the cultural world. However, his work is getting less and less respect from his commercial-minded editor, who forces Lau to write action-filled wuxia serials and erotic stories. After an attempt at a tasteful, cultural magazine fails, Lau succumbs to the commercial reality and writes practically anything to survive. Haunted by his memories of World War II and his professional failures, Lau falls even deeper into his addiction of drink and woman…
Dialogue Timeline — 1,001 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:20 Rusted love on a rainy day
00:05:14 Mr. Lau, the chief wants today's serial
00:08:14 When the Globe Theatre was showing "The Ten Commandments"
00:10:58 But this is Hong Kong for you
00:15:33 You were hit on the head
00:19:52 Let's go out for a midnight snack.
00:23:07 and other classics provide enough materials for one hundred years
00:28:06 Yes, I am a stubborn man
00:31:23 I love money
00:39:35 I'll be honest with you
00:42:43 We could call it "Avant Garde Literature"
00:47:20 Readers misunderstood him
00:51:19 Min, you are always so stubborn
00:56:23 Why don't you come out now and I'll buy you dinner
00:59:58 I can't starve or live without alcohol
01:03:45 One more
01:07:20 Take a look at this stage play
01:11:27 You married him?
01:15:23 This is the first time I get money for film adaptation rights
01:20:10 Who are you getting married to?
01:23:17 Your injuries are serious
01:27:15 You're lying again!
01:31:49 He's awake, he's awake
01:37:16 Roast suckling pig at DDC Cafe
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,001
Dialogue density9.4 lines / min
First line00:00:20
Final line01:37:16
Production Record
DirectorFreddie Wong Kwok-Siu
LanguageChinese
Budget$400,000
IMDb votes97