Isabella

– On the eve of the transfer of power over Macao to the People’s Republic of China, a police officer..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
2006
Original Name:
伊莎贝拉
Isabella (2006) - Also known as 伊莎贝拉

On the eve of the transfer of power over Macao to the People’s Republic of China, a police officer finds himself in the throes of a dreadful crisis – both in his career and in his private life. Already thrown off course for having been suspended on a corruption charge, shortly afterwards, he has an encounter that completely changes his life. Hoping to compensate for his failed career, Shing seeks comfort in the arms of a young girl. He has no more than a one-night stand in mind when he ap­proaches this young woman. but when he gently tries to persuade her to go to bed with him, he is more than surprised at her rebuff. For this elf-like creature named Yan confronts him with the most astonishing news conceivable.

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Isabella (2006) - Trailer

Release Date:

06 Apr 2006

Language:

Cantonese

Director:

Ho-Cheung Pang

Writer:

Ho-Cheung Pang (screenplay), Ho-Cheung Pang (story), Kearen Pang, Kwok Cheung Tsang, Chi-Man Wan

Main Actors:

Chapman To, Isabella Leong, Josie Ho, Kwok Cheung Tsang

Plot:

On the eve of Macau's handover to China, police officer Shing is having the worst time of his life. Suspended for suspected corruption, he tries to find solace with an elfin creature by the name of Yan, whom he just picks up. As he tries to smooth-talk her to bed, she suddenly snaps back with the biggest turn-off imaginable: that she is the daughter he never knew existed!While Shing desperately tries to hold himself together, his bachelor life inevitably falls apart as Yan insists on living under his roof. Together the two of them start roaming through exotic Macau, tracking down Yan's missing puppy and striving to acquaint with each other. No sooner has Shing grown into his new role as a father than he finds his hands full: when Yan is not fighting with his girlfriend Kate, she is being bothered by her dorky classmate Fai.

Awards:

5 wins & 10 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10