Still Human
| Still Human | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Oliver Siu Kuen Chan |
| Written by | Oliver Siu Kuen Chan |
| Produced by | Fruit Chan |
| Country | Hong Kong |
Still Human is a 2018 Hong Kong film directed and written by Oliver Siu Kuen Chan in her feature film directorial debut. It stars veteran actor Anthony Wong and Crisel Consunji in her film debut. The film chronicles the relationship between a wheelchair-bound man and his Filipina domestic helper.
The film received positive critical reception upon release. At the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards, it took home multiple prizes.
Plot
A paralyzed and hopeless Hong Kong man meets his new Filipino domestic worker who has put her dream on hold and came to the city to earn a living. These two strangers live under the same roof through different seasons, and as they learn more about each other, they also learn more about themselves. Together, they learn about how to face the different seasons of life.
Cast
- Crisel Consunji as Evelyn Santos
- Sam Lee as Fai Cheung
- Anthony Wong as Cheong-Wing Leung
- Cecilia Yip as Jing-ying Leung
Production history
The Government of Hong Kong runs the First Feature Film Initiative, which funds winners' first feature film. Oliver Chan won the prize in the Higher Education Institution Group in 2017 with Still Human, and was awarded $3.25 million HKD.
Chan sent Anthony Wong an email pitching the film with little expectation, but Wong agreed to take the part with no pay. Consunji auditioned for her role after reading about it in a Facebook ad.
Awards
| Category | Recipient | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Film | Still Human | Nominated |
| Best Director | Oliver Siu Kuen Chan | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Oliver Siu Kuen Chan | Nominated | |
| Best New Director | Oliver Siu Kuen Chan | Won | |
| Best Actor | Anthony Wong | Won | |
| Best Actress | Crisel Consunji | Nominated | |
| Best New Performer | Crisel Consunji | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Sam Lee | Nominated |