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Rebellious Descent: Tragedy Unleashed
Crime Hong Kong
Lonely Fifteen is a powerful and gritty portrayal of teenage rebellion and alienation in 1980s Hong Kong. The film follows four troubled high school girls - Ah-Lui, Ah-Tien, Ah-Sau and Ah-Fong - who are struggling to cope with the pressures and disapproval of their families and society.
Ah-Lui (Becky Lam), the central character, is a rebellious and headstrong girl who refuses to conform to the expectations of her traditional Chinese family. She hangs out with a group of delinquent boys and engages in illegal activities to rebel against her controlling parents.
The other three girls also face their own challenges - Ah-Tien (Joe Chen), a tomboyish girl, struggles with her sexuality and finds solace in her friendship with Ah-Lui. Ah-Sau (Pinky Cheung) is a neglected and abused child who turns to drugs and prostitution to escape her miserable home life, while Ah-Fong (Olivia Cheng) is a talented artist who is forced to give up her dreams and marry a wealthy older man.
As the girls spiral out of control, their actions have devastating consequences that lead to tragedy and heartbreak. The film is a stark portrayal of the harsh realities facing many teenagers in Hong Kong at the time, and it deals with sensitive and taboo issues such as teenage sex, drug use, and prostitution.
Lonely Fifteen was directed by David Lai, who previously made the acclaimed gangster drama Tragic Hero (1987), and it features a raw and naturalistic style that captures the gritty streets and neon-lit nightlife of Hong Kong. The film was nominated for seven Hong Kong Film Awards in 1983, including Best Picture and Best Director, and it won Best Actress for the breakthrough performance by Becky Lam.
Ah-Lui (Becky Lam), the central character, is a rebellious and headstrong girl who refuses to conform to the expectations of her traditional Chinese family. She hangs out with a group of delinquent boys and engages in illegal activities to rebel against her controlling parents.
The other three girls also face their own challenges - Ah-Tien (Joe Chen), a tomboyish girl, struggles with her sexuality and finds solace in her friendship with Ah-Lui. Ah-Sau (Pinky Cheung) is a neglected and abused child who turns to drugs and prostitution to escape her miserable home life, while Ah-Fong (Olivia Cheng) is a talented artist who is forced to give up her dreams and marry a wealthy older man.
As the girls spiral out of control, their actions have devastating consequences that lead to tragedy and heartbreak. The film is a stark portrayal of the harsh realities facing many teenagers in Hong Kong at the time, and it deals with sensitive and taboo issues such as teenage sex, drug use, and prostitution.
Lonely Fifteen was directed by David Lai, who previously made the acclaimed gangster drama Tragic Hero (1987), and it features a raw and naturalistic style that captures the gritty streets and neon-lit nightlife of Hong Kong. The film was nominated for seven Hong Kong Film Awards in 1983, including Best Picture and Best Director, and it won Best Actress for the breakthrough performance by Becky Lam.