Description
Title: Girl$ (2010)
Alternate Title: 囡囡 (Nam nam)
Genre: Drama
Plot Synopsis:
Set in Hong Kong, “Girl$” follows the lives of four young women—Icy, Ronnie, Gucci, and Lin—who become involved in compensated dating, a form of prostitution. Drawn by the allure of quick money, they navigate the complexities of their choices, facing challenges that test their friendships and personal boundaries. The film explores themes of materialism, youth, and the consequences of commodifying intimacy.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Kenneth Bi
- Writers: Link Ling, Carol Cheong
- Cast:
- Michelle Wai Si-Nga as Icy
- Bonnie Xian as Ronnie
- Venus Wong Man-Yik as Gucci
- Una Lin as Lin
- Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung as Chun
IMDb Link:
Girl$ (2010)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Willy – ★★★☆☆
“HK hooker flicks are a unique staple of Hong Kong cinema that come in two varieties…” -
Jorge – ★★★☆☆
“Interesting 2010 Hong Kong drama about young prostitutes, or ‘compensated dating’ as they call it…” -
A Saspa – ★☆☆☆☆
“It was not that good. The acting was terribly lacking authenticity…”
Meta Description:
“Girl$” (2010), directed by Kenneth Bi, is a Hong Kong drama that delves into the lives of four young women enticed by the lucrative world of compensated dating. The film examines the personal and societal repercussions of their choices, shedding light on themes of materialism and the commodification of relationships.
Title: Indecent Beast (1994)
Alternate Title: 慾獸 (Yù Shòu)
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Plot Synopsis:
Wei Zeng Jing, the president of a company, maintains an extramarital relationship with a beautiful woman named Yi Ling. His wife, suspicious of his infidelity, hires a private investigator to uncover the truth. As the affair comes to light, tensions escalate, leading to unforeseen consequences that delve into themes of betrayal, revenge, and the complexities of marital relationships.
Cast and Crew:
Directors: Philip So Yuen-Fung, Chia-Chu Wu
Writer: Philip So
Cast:
- Stuart Yung Sai-Kit as Wei Zeng Jing
- Lui Lee as Yi Ling
- Wong Yu as Private Investigator
- Peter Yang Kwan as Associate
- Sakurako Akino as Mrs. Wei
IMDb Link:
Indecent Beast (1994)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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hotsake – ★★☆☆☆
“Boring movie with a random soundtrack that doesn’t fit in the slightest.” -
Oros – ★★☆☆☆
“They play Mortal Kombat theme music over a s&x scene and at times display some very creative s&x positions but that’s about all the creativity/enjoyment one can derive from this otherwise bad softcore p0rn0. I’ll give the story credit for at least being somewhat engaging and the ending has a twist that did surprise me albeit because it’s stupid. No real reason to watch this movie though since it’s not particularly er0tic and nearly every aspect of the film is bad.” -
Max – ★★☆☆☆
“Such a crazy soundtrack! Everything from Sting to Mortal Kombat to Ranma 1/2.”
Meta Description:
“Indecent Beast” (1994), directed by Philip So Yuen-Fung and Chia-Chu Wu, is a Hong Kong drama that follows Wei Zeng Jing, a company president entangled in an extramarital affair. As his wife uncovers the infidelity through a private investigator, the film explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the complexities of marital relationships.
Title: Indecent Woman (1999)
Alternate Title: 女色狼 (Lui sik long)
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Plot Synopsis:
Upon discovering that her husband, Cho, has traded her body for business favors, Lam loses control and murders him. She then devises a plan to lure and kill his business partner, Man Si. Consumed by her actions, Lam becomes fixated on her tenant, Chun, and attempts to eliminate anyone standing between them, leading to a tragic conclusion.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Lee Siu-Kay
- Writer: Lee Siu-Kay
- Cast:
- Yeung Fan as Lam
- Charlie Cho as Cho
- Elvis Tsui as Man Si
- Oscar Lam as Chun
- Dung Yi as Ling
IMDb Link:
Indecent Woman (1999)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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phrosen – ★★☆☆☆
“Wong Jing’s Workshop Limited” says the production company logo. And imagine it really were a workshop. You sign up and Wong Jing tells you all his trade secrets, noted character actor Lee Siu-Kei sitting in the seat next to you, eager to get into the directing chair himself. The first couple of sessions all run under the topic of weird gross s&x stuff and you learn all about how to make r@pe look s&xy and what best to say if you want your actresses to rub each others’ bre4sts for no real reason. This all seems very dubious to you, but as you look over to how Lee Siu-Kei is doing, you see him taking notes like a champ.” -
Jorge – ★★★☆☆
“Indecent Woman is a 1999 Hong Kong softcore thriller about a beautiful woman who murders her husband and business partner when they get together to s&xually abuse her. It’s a CAT III movie so of course it’s rough, but the story and acting are surprisingly good, told in flashbacks ala most of the classic Cat III films. Not a masterpiece in the r@pe revenge genre but good enough.”
Meta Description:
“Indecent Woman” (1999), directed by Lee Siu-Kay, is a Hong Kong crime thriller that follows Lam, who, after discovering her husband’s betrayal, embarks on a path of vengeance, leading to a series of tragic events.
Title: Innocent Lust (1977)
Alternate Title: 初哥·初女·初夜情
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot Synopsis:
Man Pei Tao, Shi Da Bang, and Hu Ping Lang are three college friends struggling with love and relationships. In an attempt to change their luck, they visit a nightclub and are surprised to find their innocent-looking classmate, Zhu Qiu Qian, working as a hostess. After defending her from an aggressive customer, their lives take unexpected turns as they navigate desire, heartbreak, and the consequences of youthful passion.
Cast and Crew:
Director: Ho Fan
Cast:
- Ho Yen as Lin Zi Ping
- Ai Fei as Man Pei Tao
- Chan Wai-Ying as Zhu Qiu Qian
- Chan Jun-Ho as Shi Da Bang
- Cheng Suk-Ying as Li Hui Min
IMDb Link:
Innocent Lust (1977)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- hotsake – ★★★☆☆
“An old-school s&x dramedy that works better as a drama than a comedy.”
Meta Description:
“Innocent Lust” (1977), directed by Ho Fan, is a Hong Kong drama-romance film following three college friends as they navigate love, lust, and unexpected encounters. Their journey leads to self-discovery and emotional turmoil in this exploration of youthful passion and societal expectations.
