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      The Lyricist Wannabe

      2023 1h 52m Drama Comedy Music List
      Reviews 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. Read More Read Less

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      Phil Hoad Guardian As much of an oddly touching contrivance as the typical Cantopop banger. Rated: 3/5 Mar 11, 2024 Full Review Edmund Lee South China Morning Post As the film’s English title suggests, viewers should brace themselves not for an inspirational drama but a largely unsentimental portrait of frustrated dreams. Rated: 4/5 May 9, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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      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