The Star and the Sea
2009, Chinese. Directed by Xiao Guiyun.
The film is a moving portrayal of renowned Chinese composer Xian Xinghai's impoverished childhood in a lowly "Danjia" fishing village in Macau at the turn of the century, and his mother's struggles to bring him up with love despite the hardship. It is also a heartening tale of young Xinghai's fight for success, from the awakening of his musical talent at the bottom of Macau society, to the blossoming of his musical flair in Singapore.
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- Chinese
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- Released
- 7 December 2009
- Original title
- 少年星海
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
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Who directed The Star and the Sea?
The Star and the Sea (2009) was directed by Xiao Guiyun and stars Vivian Hsu, Richard Ng Man-tat, Chen Kun.