First Night Nerves (2018)

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Yuan Xiuling, a former star and has-been actress plans to return to the spotlight of the theater a year after her philandering husband died. She decides to star in Two Sisters, written and directed by transwoman An Ouyang. But, her biggest rival, He Yuwen, a rising actress, also stars in the play. Yuwen plans her theatrical debut through it. During the preparation of the play, such a drama unfolds at the backstage as much as on stage. With the opening night at Hong Kong’s City Hall Theater just seven days away, tensions at rehearsal increase and tempers flare as actresses Xiuling and Yuwen’s buried resentments rise to the surface.

Director: Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Edgar Hung, Yue Yat-Yiu
Cinematography: Wang Boxue
Editing: Shirley Yip Yuen-Ting, William Chang
Country: China, Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Original Language: cn

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More Films by Director: Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Night Nerves about?
Yuan Xiuling, a former star and has-been actress plans to return to the spotlight of the theater a year after her philandering husband died. She decides to star in Two Sisters, written and directed by transwoman An Ouyang. But, her biggest rival, He Yuwen, a rising actress, also stars in the play. Yuwen plans her theatrical debut through it. During the preparation of the play, such a drama unfolds at the backstage as much as on stage. With the opening night at Hong Kong’s City Hall Theater just seven days away, tensions at rehearsal increase and tempers flare as actresses Xiuling and Yuwen’s buried resentments rise to the surface.
Who directed First Night Nerves?
First Night Nerves was directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang.
Who stars in First Night Nerves?
First Night Nerves stars Sammi Cheng, Gigi Leung Wing-Kei, Bai Baihe, Angie Chiu Nga-Chi, Qi Xi, Song Ningfeng.
How long is First Night Nerves?
First Night Nerves has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is First Night Nerves?
First Night Nerves is a Drama film.
Where was First Night Nerves produced?
First Night Nerves was produced in China, Hong Kong.