Port of Call
Seen it?2015 | 98 min | Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. 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
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Silence of the Lambs or Fargo, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Based on a real murder case where a dismembered corpse of a murdered 16-year-old prostitute girl was found in Hong Kong in 2008.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
18 wins and 18 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philip Yung Chi-kwong
- Aaron Kwok Fu-shingDetective Chong
- Michael NingTing Tsz Chung
- Jessie LiWang Jiamei
- Patrick Tam Yiu-manSmoky
- Elaine Jin Yan-LingMay
- Maggie Shiu Mei-keiMadam Law
- Don Li Yat-LongJi
- Harriet Yeung Sze-manFlora
- Jacky CaiMo-yung
- Ronny YuenHoi