Lonely Eighteen (2023)
Overview
This is a story about how family can impact the growth of a young woman. It follows Elaine, who grew up in poverty in the 1980’s, and her best friend Ying as they enter the Hong Kong entertainment industry to change their fate. In the golden era of Hong Kong cinema, Ying becomes a popular erotic star while Elaine struggles between her identity and her job as an actor. When Hong Kong cinema’s glory fades a decade later, the two women end up on diverging paths due to their life choices.
Cast
Lam Chin-Ting
Elaine
Renci Yeung
Fish Liew Chi-Yu
Irene Wan
Loletta Lee Lai-Chun
Stephanie Che Yuen-Yuen
Ti Lung
Moses Chan Ho
Candy Man Suet-Yee
Jennifer Yu
Bryant Mak Chi-Lok
Peter Chan Charm-Man
Kyle Li
Ko Hon-Man
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