UK,
2014, 86 min
Directed by:
Hong KhaouScreenplay:
Hong KhaouCinematography:
Urszula PontikosComposer:
Stuart EarlCast:
Ben Whishaw, Pei-pei Cheng, Peter Bowles, Naomi Yang, Morven Christie, Andrew Leung, John Matthews, Leila Wong, Shane SalterVOD (5)
Plots(1)
Set in contemporary London, Lilting tells the story of a Cambodian-Chinese mother mourning the untimely death of her son. Her world is suddenly disrupted by the presence of a stranger. We observe their difficulties in trying to connect with one another without a common language. Through a translator they piece together memories of a man they both loved dearly, and realize that whilst they may not share a language, they are connected in their grief. A delicate and heartfelt drama about memory, love, language and loss, featuring a powerfully compelling central performance from Ben Whishaw. (Artificial Eye)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2015 - Hong Khaou (Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer)
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2014 - Pei-pei Cheng (Best Actress)
- 2014 - Achievement in Production
- 2014 - Hong Khaou (The Douglas Hickox Award)
Sundance Film Festival
- 2014 - Urszula Pontikos (Cinematography Award: World Cinema Dramatic)
- 2014 - Hong Khaou (World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)