Lilting is a 2014 British drama film written and directed by Hong Khaou. The film stars Ben Whishaw, Cheng Pei-pei, and Andrew Leung.
The story follows a young man named Richard who is grieving the death of his boyfriend Kai. Richard decides to visit Kai's mother, Junn, in a nursing home to break the news of Kai's death. However, there is a language barrier between Richard and Junn as she only speaks Cantonese.
Richard hires a translator named Vann to help him communicate with Junn and to help her understand the news of Kai's death. As Richard and Junn spend time together, they begin to form a bond despite the language barrier.
The film explores themes of grief, loss, and the power of human connection. Through their interactions, Richard and Junn learn to communicate with each other in their own ways and find solace in each other's company.
Lilting is a poignant and heartfelt film that showcases the complexities of relationships and the ways in which people can find comfort and understanding in unexpected places.
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Lilting
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Don't Blame Me
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Sway
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Pablo Beltrán Ruiz:
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