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Soursweet

Soursweet

Soursweet
1988 1h 50m5.3

Soursweet

DramaCrime
5.3

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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.

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DirectorMike Newell
ScreenplayIan McEwan
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 15, 1988
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 50m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes3
GenresDrama, Crime
StudioFirst Film Company, British Screen Productions

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Cast

Sylvia Chang

Sylvia Chang

Lily

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Danny Dun

Chen

Jodi Long

Jodi Long

Mui

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Speedy Choo

Man Kee

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Han Tan

Grandpa

Soon-Tek Oh

Soon-Tek Oh

Red Cudgel

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William Chow

White Paper Fan

King Shih-chieh

King Shih-chieh

Night Brother

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David K.S. Tse

Fok

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Mr. Constantinides

Philip Tan

Philip Tan

Jackie Fung

Eddie Yeoh

Eddie Yeoh

Iron Plank

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Fung Lam

Mrs Law

Chua Kah Joo

Chua Kah Joo

Lo

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Nigel Fan

Red Cudgel Fighter

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Ron Flanagan

Removal Man

Mark Monero

Mark Monero

Removal Man

David Forman

David Forman

14K Member

Tom Wu

Tom Wu

14K Member

Lex van Delden

Lex van Delden

Belgian Lorry Driver

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Mary Ten-Pow

Ah Jik

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Kim Teoh

Waiter in Restaurant

Robert Burbage

Robert Burbage

Man in Restaurant

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Lucy Hancock

Girl in Restaurant

Ozzie Yue

Ozzie Yue

Businessman

Craig Fairbrass

Craig Fairbrass

Lorry Driver

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Leesa Williams

12 Year Old Girl

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Gary Gordon

West Indian Boy

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Sarah James

West Indian Boy's Sister

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Ng Man Biu

Tang

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Ho Kam

Go Between

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May Lan Tan

Bridesmaid

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Chindy Lau

Bridesmaid

Bowie Lam Bo-Yee

Bowie Lam Bo-Yee

Best Man

Man Sau

Man Sau

Chen's Mother

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Frequently Asked Questions about Soursweet

Where can I watch Soursweet?

Soursweet (1988) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Soursweet about?

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...

Who directed Soursweet?

Soursweet (1988) was directed by Mike Newell. The film is a Drama, Crime production with a runtime of 1h 50m, rated 5.3/10.

How long is Soursweet?

Soursweet runs 1h 50m (110 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.3/10 from 3 votes. Genre: Drama, Crime.

Is Soursweet worth watching?

Soursweet is rated 5.3/10 by 3 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Crime fans.