Soursweet(1988)
Soursweet Synopsis
Just married Hong Kong couple Chen & Lily emigrate to England, soon to become parents to a little baby boy and generally struggle through life. Chen works long days in a restaurant, while Lily does the housekeeping, daydreaming of setting up their own business, much to Chen's chagrin. When Chen lets his colleague Fok seduce him down a path of mounting gambling debts, he is recruited as a drug courier for a shadowy Chinese triad. Suddenly he realizes that getting their own enterprise could be their only means of escape.
Soursweet (1988) is a drama and crime film directed by Mike Newell, released on May 15, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Sylvia Chang, Danny Dun, Jodi Long and Speedy Choo. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Newell
- Writers:
- Timothy Mo, Ian McEwan
- Producers:
- Roger Randall-Cutler
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Garfath
- Composer:
- Richard Hartley
- Production:
- First Film Company, British Screen Productions, Film Four International
- Status:
- Released
Soursweet (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Soursweet before you stream it.
Soursweet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sylvia Chang
as Lily
- Danny Dun
Danny Dun
as Chen
Jodi Long
as Mui
- Speedy Choo
Speedy Choo
as Man Kee
- Han Tan
Han Tan
as Grandpa
Soon-Tek Oh
as Red Cudgel
- William Chow
William Chow
as White Paper Fan
King Shih-chieh
as Night Brother
- David K.S. Tse
David K.S. Tse
as Fok
Jim Carter
as Mr. Constantinides
Philip Tan
as Jackie Fung
Eddie Yeoh
as Iron Plank
Key crew
Directed by Mike Newell, written by Timothy Mo and Ian McEwan, produced by Roger Randall-Cutler.
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Soursweet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Soursweet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Soursweet online?
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Soursweet (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from BFI Player. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Soursweet?
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The main cast of Soursweet (1988) includes Sylvia Chang, Danny Dun, Jodi Long, Speedy Choo and Han Tan. The film was directed by Mike Newell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Soursweet released?
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Soursweet was released on May 15, 1988 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Soursweet worth watching?
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Soursweet (1988) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Soursweet?
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Yes. The official Soursweet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.