
My Way
Seen it?2012 | 72 min | Documentary, Music
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone who likes learning something new and music lovers. You'll come away knowing something you didn't. Same wavelength as Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me or 20 Feet from Stardom.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 12 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
When facing a path with no future or precedent success, will we ever choose to stay? Cheuk Cheung’s My Way explores the Cantonese Opera tradition of male Dan performers, men who play female roles, against the backdrop of a Hong Kong society increasingly putting less value on art. Although female performers have long been part of the mainstream of Cantonese Opera, the film follows the stories of two young men who are still fascinated by the art of the male Dan, striving to find their own way to carry on the practice. A moving and searching look at the struggle for identity, My Way is a colourful, musical and moving film which offers a unique and highly personal look at perseverance in the face of a changing society.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
2 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$17 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cheuk Cheung