18th New York Asian Film Festival

Jun 28 - Jul 14, 2019

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New York Premiere

Still Human

淪落人

A gruff wheelchair-ridden divorcé (Anthony Wong, Infernal Affairs) hires his umpteenth caretaker (Crisel Consunji), a Filipina who has put her dreams on hold to earn a living in Hong Kong. Despite not speaking Cantonese she gradually breaks through his rough exterior and the unlikely duo from vastly different cultural backgrounds begin to embrace their lives together through various ups and downs. This inspiring debut feature from director/ scriptwriter Oliver Chan, (and produced by Fruit Chan), surprises and charms with its universal blend of humor and pathos. It also shines an important light on the often invisible, marginalized communities and citizens of Hong Kong, highlighting diversity and humanism.

Director: Oliver Siu Kuen Chan
Cast: Anthony Wong, Crisel Consunji
Languages: Cantonese, Tagalog, English with English subtitles
2018; 111 min.; DCP

SCHEDULE:

Sunday July 14, 6:00pm
SVA Theatre

Actress Crisel Consunji in attendance (Introduction and Q&A)

Crisel Consunji

A trained professional singer and creative educator, Crisel began her artistic journey as a child musical theatre performer at age 10, becoming one of the youngest professional actors in Repertory Philippines. She then moved on to TV and stage such as Fame, and Beauty and the Beast. Still Human, her movie debut, has earned critical acclaim and a nomination for Best Actress and Best New Performer at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Through her dynamic portrayal of Evelyn, a caregiver who refuses to be constrained by her circumstances, Crisel aspires to break through stereotypes and encourage understanding between people across social and cultural groups. Born and raised in the Philippines, she now calls Hong Kong home.