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 (1)
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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)Cast
Ben Whishaw
UK
Best movies:
The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
My Brother Tom (2001)
Skyfall (2012)
Pei-pei Cheng
China
Best movies:
The Lady Hermit (1971)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Painted Faces (1988)
Peter Bowles
UK
Best movies:
Blow-Up (1966)
Agatha Christie: Poirot (1989) (series)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Morven Christie
UK
Best movies:
Agatha Christie: Poirot (1989) (series)
The Young Victoria (2009)
The Flying Scotsman (2006)
Andrew Leung
Best movies:
Cruella (2021)
Lilting (2014)
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023)
Leila Wong
UK
Best movies:
Cinderella (2015)
Lilting (2014)
Man Up (2015)
Shane Salter
Best movies:
Pride (2014)
As Long as I Live (2012)
Thor: The Dark World (2013)