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Synopsis. Lilting tells the story of a mother's attempt at understanding who her son was after his untimely death. Her world is suddenly disrupted by the presence of his lover. Together, they attempt to overcome their grief whilst struggling against not having a shared language. [10]
Aug 8, 2014 · Lilting: Directed by Hong Khaou. With Ben Whishaw, Pei-Pei Cheng, Andrew Leung, Morven Christie. A young man of Chinese-Cambodian descent dies, leaving behind his isolated mother and his 4-year male lover, who grieve but don't speak a lick of each other's language.
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- Drama, Romance
- Hong Khaou
- 2014-08-08
Sep 26, 2014 · A drama about a Chinese-Cambodian woman and her dead son's lover, who tries to communicate with her through a translator. The film suffers from implausibility and awkwardness, but Ben Whishaw shines as the romantic lead.
Sep 26, 2014 · Skillfully weaving multiple delicate tonal strands into a quietly affecting whole, Lilting serves as a thoroughly compelling calling card for writer-director Hong Khaou. In London, a Cambodian ...
- (57)
- Ben Whishaw
- Hong Khaou
- Drama, LGBTQ+
A young man of Chinese-Cambodian descent dies, leaving behind his isolated mother and his lover of four years. Though the two don't share a language, they grow close through their grief. Videos: Trailers, Teasers, Featurettes. Cast. Ben Whishaw. Richard. Cheng Pei-pei. Junn. Andrew Leung. Kai. Morven Christie. Margaret. Naomi Yang.
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- 18
- Hong Khaou
- 91 min
YouTube Movies & TV. 180M subscribers. Subscribed. 88. A prize winner at the Sundance Film Festival, LILTING finds acclaimed actors Ben Whishaw (SKYFALL) and Cheng Pei Pei (CROUCHING TIGER,...
Summaries. A young man of Chinese-Cambodian descent dies, leaving behind his isolated mother and his 4-year male lover, who grieve but don't speak a lick of each other's language. In contemporary London, a Cambodian-Chinese mother mourns the untimely death of her son. Her world is further disrupted by the presence of a stranger.
