Portland Street Blues (古惑仔情義篇之洪興十三妹) is a 1998 Hong Kong film directed by Yip Wai Man. The film is a spin-off of the Young and Dangerous series of films, with the story focusing on a female character.
Synopsis In a criminal underworld dominated by men, Sister Thirteen of the "Hung Hing" triad faces trials and tribulations as she rises to become the branch leader of Portland Street. The story also examines her past and lesbian self-acceptance, as well as the "Tung Sing" triad and how the relationship between her and Ben Hon develops.
Cast
Notable absences from previous Young and Dangerous films : Chicken, Dai Tin-Yee, Tai Fei and Chairman Chiang.
Awards and nominations 18th Hong Kong Film Awards Won: Best Actress (Sandra Ng) Won: Best Supporting Actress (Shu Qi) Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Kristy Yang)
35th Golden Horse Awards Won: Best Supporting Actress (Shu Qi) Nominated: Best Actress (Sandra Ng)
References
External links
Portland Street Blues at the British Film Institute Portland Street Blues at New York Asian Film Festival Portland Street Blues at LoveHKFilm.com