Movie

The Drunkard (2010)

• October 23, 2010
• 1h 46m

• Drama

Overview

Lau may love to indulge in a bit of alcohol and womanizing, but he's also a serious writer who's respected by his colleagues in the cultural world. However, his work is getting less and less respect from his commercial-minded editor, who forces Lau to write action-filled wuxia serials and erotic stories. After an attempt at a tasteful, cultural magazine fails, Lau succumbs to the commercial reality and writes practically anything to survive. Haunted by his memories of World War II and his professional failures, Lau falls even deeper into his addiction of drink and woman…

Director

Freddie Wong Kwok-Siu

Writers

Liu Yichang, Freddie Wong Kwok-Siu

Starring

Irene Wan, Wei Wei, Chiang Cho-Man