First Love and Other Pains
Seen it?1999 | 50 min | Drama
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 loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 50 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Across the boundaries they find each other... in this post-colonial romance. A cynical English professor discovers love in the form of an admiring student. But is it too late for him to find happiness?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Simon Chung
- Edmund StrodeHugh
- Alex WongMark
- Carrie LeungChristine
- Kin Wai YoungAuntie
- Colette KooDean
- Wes WongKevin
- Oliver WilliamsJamie