City of Glass (film)

City of Glass (film)
City of Glass (玻璃之城) is a 1998 Hong Kong romance film written and directed by Mabel Cheung and starring Leon Lai, Shu Qi, Nicola Cheung and Daniel Wu.
Summary
On New Year's Day 1997, a car accident in London, England claims the lives of Raphael (Leon Lai) and Vivien (Shu Qi). The couple was once young lovers during their days at the University of Hong Kong in the 1970s, but had drifted apart and eventually ended up marrying other people and raising their own families. However, they reunited in the 1990s and their love partially rekindled. After their funeral, Raphael's son, David (Daniel Wu), and Vivien's daughter, Susie (Nicola Cheung), learned of their parents' affair and embark on a journey to discover their secret lives. In the end, the two fall in love.
Cast
Leon Lai as Raphael Hui Kong-sun
Shu Qi as Mrs. Vivien Hung
Nicola Cheung as Susie Hung
Daniel Wu as David Hui
Vincent Kok as Derek
Pauline Yam as Raphael's wife
Eason Chan as Hung Ping-ching
Elaine Jin as Vivien's mom (special appearance)
Joe Cheung as Raphael's dad (special appearance)
Henry Fong as Vivien's dad
Chan Ka-hung as Taxi driver #1
Jimmy Wong as Taxi driver #2
Benny Tse as Taxi driver #3
Wong Sze-yan as Flat buyer
Hung Yip as Flate buyer's wife
Tong Man-yee as Tiger Singh
Laura Clarke as Marliane Griffith
Richard Hampton as London detective
Muk Sing as Leader of students' protest in '70s
Poon Wai-ka as Student of the '70s
An Mei-tik as Student of the '70s
Wong Fat as Student of the '70s
Tam Tik-si as Student of the '70s
Leung Suk-chin as Student of the '70s
Mak Nga-ka as Student of the '70s
Chang Yat-man as Student of the '70s
Man Wai-ling as Student of the '70s
Yu Hoi-man as Student of the '70s
Chan Kit-chi as Student of the '70s
Ngai Hoi-yin as Student of the '70s
Poon Man-wai as Student of the '70s
Yip Tin-pui as Student of the '70s
Leung Sin-hang as Student of the '70s
Chan Chun-shing as Student of the '70s
Leung Kwok-po as Student of the '70s
Yan Shui-tong as Student of the '70s
Luk Yuk-wai as Student of the '70s
Cheung Wing-hang as Student of the '70s
Cheung Sau-wai as Student of the '70s
Ng Wai-san as Student of the '70s
Cheung Hok-ming as Student of the '70s
Ben Cheung as Student of the '70s
Szeto Chi-kit as Student of the '70s
Tang Wing-san as Uncle Henry
Chow Ka-lai as Veterinarian
Fong Jing-to as Member of band
Poon Pau-lok as Member of band
Leung Kam-biu as Member of band
Carthy Rosslyn as Warden of Lady Hall
Chui Wing-suen as Dr. Bernadette Tsui
Hung Man-ling as Student of the '90s
Lam Yuk-jan as Student of the '90s
Lam Siu-bing as Student of the '90s
Luk Yan as Student of the '90s
Yeung Lam as Student of the '90s
Cheung Pui-san as Student of the '90s
Yeung Yat-man as Student of the '90s
Lee Pui-ling as Student of the '90s
Cheung Yuet-fan as Student of the '90s
Chan Ka-ying as Student of the '90s
Yiu Koon-tung as Student of the '90s
Lee Hon-wai as Student of the '90s
Chan Chui-hung as Student of the '90s
Wong Yan-wing as Student of the '90s
Chan Man-ho as Student of the '90s
Ng Shiu-wa as Student of the '90s
Lee Hon-ban as Student of the '90s
Chan Cheuk-wing as Student of the '90s
Chiu Kin-tong as Student of the '90s
Yau Wai-hung as Student of the '90s
Leung Wing-ban as Chinese language teacher
Paul Cliff as Pilot trainer
Hogan Ho as Pilot trainer
Charles Montgomery as Pilot trainer
Sam Pau-man as Paul
Paul Harrington as Riot Central Officer
Craig Leeson as Riot Central Officer
Verner Bickley as Judge
David Rosslyn as Professor
Reception
The film was deemed a modest commercial success, grossing HK$9 million in its 1998 Hong Kong theatrical release. Critical commentary perceived the film as a metaphorical comment on the end of British rule in Hong Kong after the handover to Chinese sovereignty in 1997.
Awards and nominations
References
External links
HK Cinemagic entry
1998 films
1990s romance films
Hong Kong romance films
1990s Cantonese-language films
Golden Harvest films
Films set in 1997
Films set in the 1970s
Films set in London
Films shot in London
Films directed by Mabel Cheung
1990s Hong Kong films