Gau Sei San Gwan


1h 47m 1996

Brief Synopsis

A cynical comedy about religious shysters in contemporary Hong Kong: Fung raised in a Buddhist temple, runs con tricks with his friend, Chi. When Chi gets greedy, splits with Fung and goes on to become a famous TV prophet, Fung gets his revenge by persuading a two-bit actor, Chun, to dress up as a p

Film Details

Also Known As
Heaven Can't Wait
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

Synopsis

A cynical comedy about religious shysters in contemporary Hong Kong: Fung raised in a Buddhist temple, runs con tricks with his friend, Chi. When Chi gets greedy, splits with Fung and goes on to become a famous TV prophet, Fung gets his revenge by persuading a two-bit actor, Chun, to dress up as a priest and perform phony miracles. As Fung planned, this attracts the attention of Chi, who makes every effort to lure Chun to his side. The only problem is, Chun comes to believe he really is a Christ-like figure.

Film Details

Also Known As
Heaven Can't Wait
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States February 1996

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (International Forum of Young Cinema) February 15-26, 1996.

Released in United States February 1996 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (International Forum of Young Cinema) February 15-26, 1996.)