All of a Sudden poster

Year: 1996
Running time: 1h 37m
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
US release: 25 November 2026
Premiere: 14 June 1996
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All of a Sudden

Kidnapping can be a dangerous affair

Directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Herman Yau

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Director of a care facility for the elderly, Marie-Lou strives to introduce an innovative care philosophy based on listening and respecting residents’ dignity, despite resistance from part of her staff.

Her encounter with Mari, a Japanese theater director battling cancer, will profoundly reshape her path. By forming a deep, supportive friendship, the two women join forces in a shared struggle to “make the impossible possible.”

Cast

Irene WanHo-Yee

Simon YamTsui Chin-Tung

Alfred Cheung Kin-tingLam

Dayo Wong Tsz-wahDetective Guy Mak

Lam Chiu-WingDrunk driver

Rico Chung Kai-CheongDriver in accident

William Leung Chi-mingMing

Joseph Chi Chiong ChavezChoi's hired thug

James Tsim Tak-Faat

Stephen Poon Tak-Yip

Crew

Ryûsuke HamaguchiDirector

Herman YauDirector

Chan Ki-HopEditor

Chau TingScreenplay

Puccini Yu Kwok-PingDirector of Photography

Brother HungComposer

Studios: Nam Yin Production Co., Ltd.

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