The Sinking City: Capsule Odyssey
Seen it?2017 | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who likes comedy with a point and anyone in the mood for a love story. The jokes have targets, and it hits most of them. Fans of Sleeper should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, romantic.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Hong Kong is just a ridiculous place full of lies. In this prosperous city, there are a group of people that have to live in the ‘space capsule’, which is a large seminar room subdivided into small living rooms. In such a small living space, this group of people all struggle to fight for their ideal lifestyle which reflects the spirit of Hong Kong.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nero Ng, Stephen Ng
- Pakho ChauChi-hin
- BabyJohn Choi Hon-yikFung
- Louis CheungMing
- Ava Yu KiuLai
- Joyce Cheng Yan-yiJenny
- Shiga Lin Si-NgaYip Wan Yi
- Chan Sze-Wai
- Aaron ChowWong Kam Chun
- To Siu KiuHo Yi
- Jacqueline Chong Si-manKa Man Hei