See You Tomorrow (simplified Chinese: 摆渡人; traditional Chinese: 擺渡人) is a 2016 Chinese-Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Chinese writer Zhang Jiajia in his directorial debut and produced and written by Wong Kar-wai[4] with Alibaba Pictures.[5][6][7] It is based loosely on Zhang's own best-selling book Passing From Your World in the collection I Belonged to You.[8] It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro and singer and actress Angelababy (Angela Yeung Wing (Chinese: 杨颖; pinyin: Yáng Yǐng).[3] Filming started in July 2015.[9] It was released in China by Alibaba Pictures on December 23, 2016.[10]
| See You Tomorrow | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 擺渡人 |
| Simplified Chinese | 摆渡人 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Baǐdù Rén |
| Directed by | Zhang Jiajia |
| Written by | Wong Kar-wai Zhang Jiajia |
| Based on | Passing From Your World by Zhang Jiajia |
| Produced by | Wong Kar-wai Jacky Pang |
| Starring | Tony Leung Chiu-wai Takeshi Kaneshiro Angelababy Eason Chan Sandrine Pinna |
| Cinematography | Cao Yu Peter Pau |
| Edited by | David Wu |
| Music by | Nathaniel Méchaly |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Jet Tone Films Alibaba Pictures[2] |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Countries | China Hong Kong |
| Languages | Mandarin Cantonese |
| Box office | US$69.3 million[3] |
Plot
editA bar owner helps lonely people through their heartbreaks and takes a radio DJ under his wing.
Cast
edit- Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Chen Mo
- Takeshi Kaneshiro as Guan Chun
- Angelababy as Xiao Yu
- Eason Chan as Ma Li
- Lu Han as young Ma Li
- Sandrine Pinna as Mao Mao
- Du Juan ad He Muzi
- Lynn Hung as Jiang Jie
- Da Peng
- Ma Su as A Sao
- Cui Zhijia
- Jia Ling
- Li Yuchun
- Ko Chia-yen as Bar patron
Reception
editThe film grossed CN¥287 million (US$40 million) on its opening weekend in China.[3] As of December 22, 2016, it grossed US$69.3 million.
Reviews of the film were largely negative, causing the film to open below local forecast numbers.[11] Maggie Lee of Variety called the film "an over-the-top and indigestible romantic comedy produced and co-scripted by Wong Kar-wai lacking any of the auteur's usual finesse".[12] Clarence Tsui of The Hollywood Reporter said that the film is an "impermeable melange of shapeless storytelling, rehashed gags, vacuous relationships and painfully over-the-top performances from its usually top-notch cast".[13]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Citation(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11th Asian Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Lynn Hung | Nominated | |
| Best Production Designer | Alfred Yau | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Perry Kain, Johnny Lin and Thomas Reppen | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Designer | William Chang and Cheung Siu-hong | Nominated | |||
| 36th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Peter Pau and Cao Yu | Won | [14] | |
| Best Film Editing | David Wu | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Alfred Yau | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume & Make-up Design | William Chang and Cheung Siu-hong | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound Design | Robert Mackenzie | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Film Score | Nathaniel Méchaly | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Film Song | "Keep Me By Your Side" Composer and lyrics: Tang Hanxiao Performer: Eason Chan |
Nominated | |||
| 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award | Films of Merit | See You Tomorrow | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Sandrine Pinna | Nominated | |||
| 8th Golden Broom Awards | Most Disappointing Film | See You Tomorrow | Won | [15] | |
| Most Disappointing New Director | Zhang Jiajia | Won | |||
| Most Disappointing Screen Writer | Zhang Jiajia | Won | |||
| 54th Golden Horse Awards | Best Leading Actor | Takeshi Kaneshiro | Nominated | [16] | |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Wong Kar-wai and Zhang Jiajia | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Peter Pau and Cao Yu | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Johnny Lin, Perry Kain and Thomas Reppen | Won | |||
| Best Art Direction | Alfred Yau | Won | |||
| Best Makeup & Costume Design | William Chang and Cheung Siu-hong | Won | |||
| Best Original Film Song | "Keep Me By Your Side" Composer and lyrics: Tang Hanxiao Performer: Eason Chan |
Nominated | |||
| 2nd Golden Screen Awards | Best Cinematography | Peter Pau and Cao Yu | Won | [17] | |
| Best Visual Effects | Johnny Lin, Perry Kain and Thomas Reppen | Won |
References
edit- ^ Ali Jaafar (June 4, 2015). "Alibaba Pictures Plans To Raise $1.6 Billion Through Share Sale". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ^ Papish, Jonathan (December 22, 2016). "On Screen China: 'Tigers' and 'Tomorrow' Look to Scale 'The Great Wall'". China Film Insider. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- ^ a b c Papish, Jonathan (December 25, 2016). "China Box Office: 'The Great Wall' Adds $26.5 Million in Second Weekend". China Film Insider. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- ^ Kevin Ma (13 January 2015). "Alibaba teams with Wong Kar-wai on Ferryman". Film Business Asia. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ^ 周静. "Wong Kar-wai announces director of 'The Ferryman'". Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ^ Clifford Coonan (11 January 2015). "China's Alibaba Pictures' First Movie to Team Wong Kar Wai and Tony Leung". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ^ "Wong Kar-wai to Produce First Movie for Alibaba Pictures". Variety. 11 January 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ^ Film, Guardian (6 January 2015). "The 88 movies we're most excited about in 2015". the Guardian. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ^ "Angelababy将出演《摆渡人》 搭档梁朝伟金城武". Phoenix Television. 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2015-07-24.
- ^ "摆渡人（2016）". cbooo.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- ^ "Critics Blamed for Chinese Films' Disappointing Box Office". The Hollywood Reporter
- ^ "Film Review: ‘See You Tomorrow’ ". variety.com
- ^ "'See You Tomorrow' ('Bai Du Ren'): Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter
- ^ "Indies, Newcomers Dominate Hong Kong Film Award Nominations". variety.com. Retrieved 30th March 2017
- ^ "中国电影金扫帚奖揭晓：吴亦凡景甜获封"影帝影后" [China's Golden Broom Awards reveals Kris Wu and Jing Tian as the most disappointing actors]. chinadaily (in Chinese). March 22, 2017.
- ^ "台北金馬影展 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival". www.goldenhorse.org.tw.
- ^ "Golden Screen Awards: China's 'This Is Not What I Expected' Takes Top Honor". The Hollywood Reporter. October 29, 2017.