The Untold Story
The Untold Story

The Untold Story

2019Movie104 minEnglish

Edward Forester's career and personal life have hit rock bottom-but not his spirit. At 64, the handsome bachelor moves in to a tiny apartment and must start over again.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Yim Wing-yeeGenres: Biography, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

The film delves into the dark and tragic life of Fung Chi-keung, a trans woman who faced immense societal prejudice and personal hardship in Hong Kong. It explores her struggles with poverty, exploitation, and her eventual descent into a life of crime, culminating in a shocking series of events.

Critical Reception

While the film aims to shed light on a marginalized individual's story, critical reception was mixed. Some praised its attempt to tackle sensitive social issues and the lead performances, while others criticized its sensationalized approach and perceived exploitation of the subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambition in portraying a challenging life story.
  • Criticized for its graphic nature and potentially exploitative portrayal.
  • Performances, particularly from the lead, received some commendation.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of a transgender woman whose life and death became a sensationalized tabloid story in Hong Kong.

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