City of Desire 2001
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SplatSandra (Sandra Ng) is in for a serious dose of culture shock when she returns from her studies abroad to her home in Macau, where her father is the head of a major network of underground gambling, prostitution, and other assorted super-vices. Sandra's father is putting on the pressure for her to inherit his morally-corrupt throne, but her morals dictate that she have nothing to do with it. However, Sandra's childhood friend Josie (Josie Ho) has gotten herself into serious debt and desperately needs any help Sandra can offer. Will Sandra help her friend at the cost of her own morals? It's now up to her to decide between upholding her own beliefs and making serious ethical sacrifices for the sake of her friend.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sandra Lei (Sister 13)
as Pepper
as Man-Sau
as Cat
as Johnny
as Uncle Motor
as Brother Jiang
as Pastor Gam
as Man-Sau's Husband
as Kindergarten Teacher
Director:
Writer:
Manfred Wong Man-Chun, Bryan Chang
Stars:
Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu, Josie Ho, Alice Chan Wai, Blackie Ko Sau-Leung, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Law Kar-Ying, Philip Keung Ho-Man, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Cheung Tat-Ming, Kristy Yang Rongru,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
2001 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
92 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
City of Desire
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Sandra Lei (Sister 13)
as Pepper
as Man-Sau
as Cat
as Johnny
as Uncle Motor
as Brother Jiang
as Pastor Gam
as Man-Sau's Husband
as Kindergarten Teacher
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