Floating City (2012) movie poster

Floating City

2012 · 104 min · Director: Yim Ho

Floating City (2012) is a drama, directed by Yim Ho. It stars Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing and Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 104-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Floating City Is About

The film is set in Hong Kong. The account opens in a fishing family. The woman loses her baby on a stormy night. She is afraid she can have no more children. So she adopts a baby. The child comes of mixed parentage. His name is Bo Wah Chuen. He does not look like the people around him. He grows up shut out because of it. He starts working young. He labours at first. Then he takes a job in a company. Over the years he rises to its management. By the early nineties his name is widely known. But his own past is still in the dark. Aaron Kwok and Charlie Yeung take the leads, with Josie Ho also in the cast, in Yim Ho’s Hong Kong film of 2012.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Floating City about?

The film is set in Hong Kong. The account opens in a fishing family.

Where can I watch Floating City?

Floating City isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is Floating City?

Floating City runs for 104 minutes (1h 44m).

When did Floating City come out?

Floating City was released in 2012.

Who directed Floating City?

Floating City was directed by Yim Ho.

Who stars in Floating City?

Floating City stars Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei, Josie Ho, Nina Paw Hei-Ching.

What is Floating City's rating?

Floating City holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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