''Sara'', formerly known as ''Que Sera Sera'' (), is a 2015 Hong Kong

psychological thriller Psychological thriller is a genre combining the thriller and psychological fiction genres. It is commonly used to describe literature or films that deal with psychological narratives in a thriller or thrilling setting. In terms of context and co ...

film directed by

Herman Yau Herman Yau Lai-to (; born 13 July 1961) is a Hong Kong people, Hong Kong film director, screenwriter and cinematographer. Filmography * 1987: ''Tragic Hero'' – Co-Cinematographer * 1987: ''No Regret (1987 film), No Regret'' – Director * ...

and starring

Charlene Choi Charlene Choi Tsoek-jin ( zh, t=蔡卓妍; born 22 November 1982) is a Hong Kong Canadian actress and singer. She is a member of Cantopop group Twins, along with Gillian Chung. Early life Choi was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ...

and

Simon Yam Simon Yam Tat-wah (; born 19 March 1955) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. He received international acclaim for his performances in international film festival and box office hits such as ''Naked Killer'', '' SPL: Sha Po Lang'', ''Election' ...

. The film was released on March 5, 2015.

Plot

After being sexually abused as a child by her stepfather, Sara (Choi) runs away from home, earns her own keep and spends her nights in various locales, including country parks and fast-food joints that stay open 24 hours. While hanging around the Tsim Sha Tsui East promenade late one evening, she meets the gentlemanly, middle-aged Kam Ho-yin (Simon Yam Tat-wah). The two embark on a complex relationship that involves his getting her into a good school and a new life she chooses to take.

Cast

as Sara Ho *

as Kam Ho-yin * Sunadcha Tadrabiab as Dok-my, an underage prostitute in Thailand * Ryan Lau as Raymond, Sara's boyfriend *

Alien Sun Paulyn Sun (born Suen Kai-kwan; 11 September 1974), also known as Alien Sun and Pauline Suen, is a Hong Kong-based Singaporean actress. Background She became a Champion of the Miss Singapore Universe and represented Singapore at the Miss Universe ...

as Tong May, Sara's mother * Tony Ho as Kwok Wah, Sara's stepfather * Benson Ling as Patrick * Lam Chiu-wing as Magazine Chief Editor * Mimi Kung as Kam Ho-yin's wife * Tsui Siu-wa as University professor

Reception

Box office

The film has grossed HK$6.27 million (US$808,000) over four days. In the second week, the film has grossed HK$4.14 million (US$533,000). In the fourth week, the film has grossed HK$3.32 million (US$429,000) with a total of HK$18.1 million (US$2.34 million).

Awards

References

External links

* {{Herman Yau 2015 films 2015 psychological thriller films Films directed by Herman Yau Hong Kong psychological thriller films 2010s Hong Kong films