Before Dawn (1984)
A raw Hong Kong drama from 1984 exploring youth, desire, and fractured family bonds in the urban margins of the city.
Before Dawn - Movie Information
- Original Title: 第8站
- Release Year: 1984
- Directed by: Clarence Ford
- Type: Movie
- Runtime: 1h 29m
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 24, 1984 (Hong Kong)
- Alternative Titles: Di 8 dian (HK)
- Production Companies: Fong's Film Productions (H.K.) Limited
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
Before Dawn - Plot
Mok Ka Bo is a young lad with a few problems. He's just cut loose from a relationship with Fung, a violent lad who can't accept being dumped and wants him back. Ka Bo takes after pretty schoolgirl Margaret, who is apparently a top student and quite respectable, but has a poor and unhappy home life. Ka Bo also has a difficult relationship with his mum, a middle-aged hooker whose use-by date has arrived.
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Before Dawn - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Clarence Ford
Main Cast
- Deanie Ip
- Ku Feng
- Jimmy Wong Shu-Kei
- Danny Lau Dan
- Loletta Lee Lai-Chun
- Jue Sing-Choi
- Prudence Liew Mei-Kwan
- Leung Shan
- Lam Lap-San
- Sek Yin-Tsi
Writers
- Chen Fang
Producers
- Tang Ching
Before Dawn - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Before Dawn?
Before Dawn features Deanie Ip, Ku Feng, Jimmy Wong Shu-Kei, Danny Lau Dan, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun, Jue Sing-Choi, Prudence Liew Mei-Kwan, Leung Shan, Lam Lap-San, and Sek Yin-Tsi in its principal cast.
What is Before Dawn about?
Before Dawn follows Mok Ka Bo, a young man dealing with a possessive and violent ex named Fung, a budding romance with a bright but troubled schoolgirl named Margaret, and a strained relationship with his mother, a middle-aged sex worker facing the end of her career.
Who directed Before Dawn?
Before Dawn was directed by Clarence Ford, a filmmaker associated with Hong Kong cinema of the 1980s. The screenplay was written by Chen Fang, and the film was produced by Tang Ching for Fong's Film Productions (H.K.) Limited.
When was Before Dawn released?
Before Dawn was released on May 24, 1984, in Hong Kong. It was produced by Fong's Film Productions (H.K.) Limited and is also known under the alternative title Di 8 dian in Hong Kong.
What language is Before Dawn in?
Before Dawn is a Chinese-language film with Mandarin as its spoken language. It was produced in Hong Kong by Fong's Film Productions (H.K.) Limited and is part of the rich tradition of Hong Kong dramatic cinema from the 1980s.
How long is Before Dawn?
Before Dawn has a runtime of 89 minutes, approximately one hour and twenty-nine minutes. The film was released in Hong Kong in May 1984 and was directed by Clarence Ford.
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