The Lyricist Wannabe (2024)
March 7, 2024Release Date
The Lyricist Wannabe (2024)
March 7, 2024Release Date
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Cast & Crew.
Chung Suet-Ying
Law Wing-sze
Tang Lai Ying
Maru
Sabrina Ng
Anson Chan
Mak
Eric Kot Man-Fai
Law's Father
Luna Shaw
Law's Mother
Ernest Poon Chung Hau
Law's Brother
Chu Pak-Hong
Lo Sir
Tony Wu
Chris Lee
Henick Chou
Wiliam
Yukki Tai
Zeke
Ng Ka Yan
Helencandy
Leung Chung-Hang
Kan
Angel Lam Chin Ting
Betty
Ken Law Ho-Ming
Ivan
Jessey Tsang Tsui-shan
Sister Che
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Release DateMarch 7, 2024
Original Name填詞L
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 50m
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The Lyricist Wannabe (Chinese: 填詞L) is a 2024 Hong Kong drama film directed and written by Norris Wong and starring Chung Suet Ying, Eric Kot, Anson Chan, Amy Tang, Sabrina Ng, Chu Pak Hong, Ernest Poon and Yukki Tai in lead roles. The film is the first motion picture to be about Cantopop lyric writing, with Chung taking on the lead and titular role as a student with frustrated aspirations to become a lyricist.
Norris Wong conceived the idea for a Cantonpop-themed film in 2019 following her debut project, My Prince Edward. Self-funded by Wong and producer Wong Hoi, pre-production commenced in 2021. Filming took place in Hong Kong and Taiwan over fifteen days from July 2022 to April 2023, with several cast members accepting reduced or pro bono compensation due to budget constraints.
The film premiered at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival on 12 November 2023, before releasing theatrically on 7 March 2024. It was named as a Film of Merit in the 30th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards and Chung was nominated for Best Leading Actress in the 60th Golden Horse Awards and Best Actress in the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards.