IT nerd "Hau" (Kaki Sham) is an ordinary, shy, man who lives in Hong Kong whilst admiring the pretty girls from afar, but with no real prospects of ever engaging with any of them - even if he has developed his own dating app! Then, suddenly "Lee" (Cecilia So) decides to allow him to date her - but only on a Saturday. That ought to have got alarm bells ringing, but anyway the two get along amiably enough as he drives her the length of the province to and from her home. Not long after, he finds himself the attention of another young lady (a bridesmaid), then another, then another... Now at this point I am wondering if the women are alerting each other to this charming and affable free taxi service? Well what develops here now is actually quite a charming, light comedy that raises more of a smile than a guffaw but still has enough humour to pass the hundred minutes it takes for us - and "Hau" to realise just what is going on as he tries to juggle all five relationships without running out of petrol! It's a nice showcase of the HK location, makes a very gentle aside to the political situation and once the characters are established (to be fair, they are all pretty undercooked anyway) the film begins to feel a bit more natural as he gradually gets more and more out of his depth, emotionally. It is not a film I can promise to remember, but I did quite enjoy the dynamics as they unravelled before me in the cinema.
3 Reviews
Interesting but may not translate well
Gordon-1115 February 2023
This film tells the story of a socially awkward man, who dates women who live far far away from the city centre.
"Far Far Away" seems to have an interesting premise as a romantic comedy. The story is very local Hong Kong, and would strike a chord with many local Hong Kong people. However, it may not translate well for foreign audiences because of the rigid gender norms and outdated gender roles expressed in the story. In addition, the dialogue is often cringe worthy, and the actions and reactions of characters are often immature and even childish. I cannot say I enjoyed "Far Far Away" as a result.
"Far Far Away" seems to have an interesting premise as a romantic comedy. The story is very local Hong Kong, and would strike a chord with many local Hong Kong people. However, it may not translate well for foreign audiences because of the rigid gender norms and outdated gender roles expressed in the story. In addition, the dialogue is often cringe worthy, and the actions and reactions of characters are often immature and even childish. I cannot say I enjoyed "Far Far Away" as a result.
Unexpected and amazing
jojoishero24 August 2022
Many people recommended this movie and said this romantic film shows many beautiful places in Hong Kong.
Honestly speaking, we don't have much expectation before we see the movie, but right now... we love this film a lot! Specially we like the couple, Ms Jennifer Yu and Mr KK Sham, they are so great!
Now, we are recommending this movie to our friends too!
Honestly speaking, we don't have much expectation before we see the movie, but right now... we love this film a lot! Specially we like the couple, Ms Jennifer Yu and Mr KK Sham, they are so great!
Now, we are recommending this movie to our friends too!
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