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The Lyricist Wannabe

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What is life without a dream, even if it may well be the bumpiest of roads? Uniquely talented high-school student Law Wing-sze (Chung Suet Ying), who believes that writing Cantopop is her God-given talent, is determined to pursue her dreams and make a name for herself. Yet, as hard as Sze tries to refine her lyric writing skills, handle rejection and draw inspiration from her personal experiences, nothing seems to go her way. Despite a series of failures, she's not one for giving up on following her heart.

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Phil Hoad Guardian 03/11/2024
3/5
As much of an oddly touching contrivance as the typical Cantopop banger. Go to Full Review Casey Chong Casey's Movie Mania 07/26/2024
4/5
Norris Wong's sophomore feature is a well-acted dramedy about chasing a dream. Go to Full Review Sean Gilman In Review Online 07/24/2024
The Lyricist Wannabe is [Wong's] follow-up, coming five years after [her] promising debut... [and] It likewise obstinately refuses to fit into any neat category. Go to Full Review Edmund Lee South China Morning Post 05/09/2024
4/5
As the film’s English title suggests, viewers should brace themselves not for an inspirational drama but a largely unsentimental portrait of frustrated dreams. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Norris Wong

Director

Suet-Ying Chung

Law Wing Sze

Anson Chan

Wong Hiu Tung

Pak-yu Chan

Actor

Sunny Chan

Actor

Oscar Chiu

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Movie Info

Synopsis What is life without a dream, even if it may well be the bumpiest of roads? Uniquely talented high-school student Law Wing-sze (Chung Suet Ying), who believes that writing Cantopop is her God-given talent, is determined to pursue her dreams and make a name for herself. Yet, as hard as Sze tries to refine her lyric writing skills, handle rejection and draw inspiration from her personal experiences, nothing seems to go her way. Despite a series of failures, she's not one for giving up on following her heart.
Director
Norris Wong
Screenwriter
Norris Wong
Production Co
Sonatina Film
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Music
Original Language
Chinese
Runtime
1h 52m