1:99 Shorts (2003) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
1:99 Shorts (2003) — Shorts made by 11 directors in order to fight against the SARS epidemy that occurred
1:99 Shorts (2003) Storyline
Shorts made by 11 directors in order to fight against the SARS epidemy that occurred in China and Hong Kong in 2003. The shorts were produced by the Information Service Departement of the Government of HK SAR. The aim was to bring back confidence to the HK popuation. The running-time is 1 to 2 minutes for each short.12 Short films: 1-"Rhapsody", director: Johnny To and Wai Ka-fai; 2-"My Sow Is Not Feeling Well", director: Fruit Chan; 3-"Smile", director: Teddy Chen; 4-"Of a Cause" (Animation) director: Tsui Hark; 5-"Hong Kong - A Winner", director: Stephen Chow; 6-"Who's Miss Hong Kong?", director: Joe Ma; 7-"Family of Heroes", director: Alex Law and Mabel Cheung; 8-"Until Then", director: Gordon Chan and Dante Lam; 9- "McDull 1:99" director: Brian Tse; 10-"Spring, 2003", director: Peter Chan; 11-"A Glorious Future", director: Andrew Lau and Alan Mak; 12-"Making of 1:99", director: Wong Shou-Ping.
Full Cast & Crew
- Andy Lau as (segments "Rhapsody", "A Glorious Future")
- Sammi Cheng Sau-Man as (segment "Rhapsody")
- Sean Lau Ching-wan as (segment "Rhapsody")
- Chapman To Man-Chat as (segments "Rhapsody", "Spring, 2003", "A Glorious Future")
- Lam Suet as (segment "Rhapsody")
- Sam Lee as (segment "My Sow Is Not Feeling Well")
- Eason Chan Yik-Shun as (segment "Who's Miss Hong Kong?")
- Woo Fung as (segment "Who's Miss Hong Kong?")
- Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as (segments "Family of Heroes", "A Glorious Future")
- Aaron Kwok as (segment "Until Then")
- Gigi Leung Wing-Kei as (segment "Until Then")
- Gigi Lai Chi as (segment "Until Then")
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai as (segment "Spring, 2003")
- Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting as (segment "Spring, 2003")
- Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu as (segment "Spring, 2003")
Why Watch 1:99 Shorts?
The Vibe: 1:99 Shorts is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 2003. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.3/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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