Overview

The film is a moving portrayal of renowned Chinese composer Xian Xinghai's impoverished childhood in a lowly "Danjia" fishing village in Macau at the turn of the century, and his mother's struggles to bring him up with love despite the hardship. It is also a heartening tale of young Xinghai's fight for success, from the awakening of his musical talent at the bottom of Macau society, to the blossoming of his musical flair in Singapore.

Cast

Vivian Hsu, Ng Man-Tat, Chen Kun, Alec Su, Jiahang Su

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What is "The Star and the Sea" about?

The film is a moving portrayal of renowned Chinese composer Xian Xinghai's impoverished childhood in a lowly "Danjia" fishing village in Macau at the turn of the century, and his mother's struggles to bring him up with love despite the hardship. It is also a heartening tale of young Xinghai's fight for success, from the awakening of his musical talent at the bottom of Macau society, to the blossoming of his musical flair in Singapore.

When was "The Star and the Sea" released?

The Star and the Sea was released in 2009.

Who stars in "The Star and the Sea"?

The cast includes Vivian Hsu, Ng Man-Tat, Chen Kun, Alec Su.