The lineup is led by “Cageman” (1992), directed by Jacob Cheung and starring Roy Chiao, Liu Kai-chi and Teddy Robin. The drama centers on the lives of Hong Kong’s so-called “cagemen,” single middle-aged men living in cramped wire-mesh sleeping cubicles inside overcrowded apartments. Through its ensemble of marginalized residents, the film exposes the poverty and social tensions that existed beneath the city’s economic boom.
“Cageman” was one of the most acclaimed Hong Kong films of its era, winning best film, best director and best screenplay at the Hong Kong Film Awards, with Liu Kai-chi also taking best supporting actor. The film…
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