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A Letter from Prison

A Letter from Prison

Original Title: 第一封信

202219m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2022

Runtime

19m

Storyline

Film director James produced a short film under the pandemic. He invited his good friend Man as his main cast. After the completion of the short film, Man was suddenly arrested and put behind bar. James was worrying about if Man could adapt the life in prison. James planned to write letters to Man. When he started to write, James is feeling helpless that he found his daily life during the pandemic might somehow similar to what Man was confronting.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
19m
Apr 17, 2022
Languages
Cantonese
Director
Jason Yiu Man-Kwan
Production
Ying E Chi
Ying E Chi
Production Countries
Hong Kong

Top Cast

1 Cast Members

Himmy Wong

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