A Life of Papers
Cantonese. Directed by Rex Ren Xia.
Based on a real case, A Life of Papers tells the story of the 82-year-old Chu, a “cardboard granny” who makes her living by collecting waste cardboard boxes and selling them to recyclers at as low as HK$1 per kilogram. Under-privileged and oppressed, Chu almost consistently runs into conflicts with the merciless law enforcers, as well as the blood-thirsty press. The film also depicts her bonding with two other persons: a 10-year-old AD/HD kid and Ling, her long-time crippled mate whom everyone believes to be her husband but what lies behind is a Platonic relationship of secret intimacy and loving care. Chu’s story also affects the young soul of the ambitious and fame-driven reporter, Heidi.
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- Cantonese
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- Post Production
- Original title
- 紙皮婆婆
- Country
- Hong Kong
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Who directed A Life of Papers?
A Life of Papers was directed by Rex Ren Xia and stars Kara Wai Ying-hung.