🎬 Film · Cantonese

The Menu (N/A)

Name: The Menu
Director: Ben Fong
Genre: drama film
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Anita Chan, Kwok Fung, Ng Man-tat, Mimi Kung, Chiang Man Kit

⏱ 90 min drama film

Plot

2016 Hong Kong film directed by Ben Fong

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Why Watch This

Ben Fong’s “The Menu” offers a quiet, atmospheric look at Hong Kong’s culinary underbelly, turning a simple restaurant setting into a stage for simmering family drama and social commentary. The ensemble cast, led by Anita Chan and Kwok Fung, delivers nuanced performances that make the everyday tensions feel palpable.

Best For

Drama lovers, Hong Kong cinema fans, Foodies, Indie film enthusiasts, Cultural explorers

The CinePearl Take

Fong’s deliberate pacing lets the story unfold like a slow‑cooked broth, rewarding patience with moments of quiet revelation. Anita Chan shines in the role of a weary sous‑chef, her restrained expressiveness anchoring the film’s emotional core. The cinematography captures the neon‑lit streets and cramped kitchen spaces with a tactile intimacy that feels both familiar and unsettling. While the plot never erupts into high drama, its subtle commentary on ambition and tradition lingers long after the credits roll.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Ben Fong
Cast: Anita Chan, Kwok Fung, Ng Man-tat, Mimi Kung, Chiang Man Kit, Jeana Ho, Akina Fong Kin Yee, Dexter Young, Catherine Chau, Cherry Pau, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Gregory Wong, Li Fung, Deon Cheung, Kate Yeung

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