The Last Dance

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The Last Dance

Released Dec 6, 2024

2h 6m

Drama

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A debt-ridden wedding planner inadvertently becomes a successful funeral planner. However, he must convince a traditional Taoist priest of his legitimacy to continue operating in the field.

Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Oddly profound.

Nov 23, 2024

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

This likable Cantonese-language comedy drama starts out as an odd couple story but evolves into something more complex and satisfying: a film about tradition, gender roles and family tensions.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2024

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

[A] well-constructed and punchy melodrama.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 12, 2024

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A life-affirming dramedy.

Rated: B

Jan 12, 2025

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James Marsh

Deadline Hollywood Daily

The Last Dance resonates with a degree of compassion and authenticity that is often sorely lacking in Hong Kong cinema.

Jan 12, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

The Last Dance is a well-acted drama that adeptly balances complex issues about religion and gender equality. This story (about a wedding planner who becomes a funeral director) also has emotionally authentic perspectives of self-identity and reinvention.

Jan 9, 2025

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Shahrin J

The story 10/10, cried

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Audience Member

It's a simple story, but everything was perfectly executed. The messages they delivered were meaningful, and they delivered them very well. A great movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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Audience Member

The narrative structure is weak, burdened with unnecessary side plots. While the subject matter is unique, the content feels dated. The director's attempt to evoke sadness comes across as overly contrived and forced, making the film boring and dull and unworthy of recommendation.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Audience Member

It’s a great movie. Characters and their motives are well defined. The story is simple but emotional.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Tasso F

Good story and brilliant soundtrack.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Audience Member

This motion picture is breaking all rules of Traditional Cultures. It impressed me many times especially the ending scene 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Anselm Chan

Director

Dayo Wong

Dominic Ngai

Michael Hui

Man Kwok

Catherine Chau

Jane

Paul Chun

Actor

Elaine Jin

Actor

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Synopsis

A debt-ridden wedding planner inadvertently becomes a successful funeral planner. However, he must convince a traditional Taoist priest of his legitimacy to continue operating in the field.

Director: Anselm Chan
Producer: Jason Siu, Anselm Chan, Sing Yan Chan
Screenwriter: Anselm Chan
Production Co: AMTD Digital, Emperor Movie Group, Alibaba Pictures Group
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 6, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 2h 6m