Sara, formerly known as Que Sera Sera (), is a 2015 Hong Kong psychological thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Charlene Choi and Simon Yam. 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 him getting her into a good school and a new life she chooses to take.
Cast Charlene Choi as Sara Ho Simon Yam as Kam Ho-yin Sunadcha Tadrabiab as Dok-my, an underage prostitute in Thailand Ryan Lau as Raymond, Sara's boyfriend Alien Sun 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
6th Macau International Movie Festival Nominee Awards Remarks Results Simon Yam Best Actor - Won Charlene Choi Best Actress - Won21st Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award Nominee Awards Remarks Results Sara Films of Merit - Won10th Osaka Asian Film Festival Nominee Awards Remarks Results Charlene Choi Special Mention - Won34th Hong Kong Film Award Nominee Awards Remarks Results Charlene Choi Best Actress - Nominated
References
External links (Cantonese-title IMDb entry) (Mandarin-title IMDb entry)