Anita

Anita

2021•2h 16m•7.9/10

DramaMusicHistory

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.9/10(21)

This long-awaited biopic provides a vivid account of the remarkable life of Anita Mui in and behind the limelight, chronicling her journey from a child performer to becoming one of world's most recognized music icons.

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Production

Edko Films, One Cool Films, Irresistible Alpha Limited

Language

CN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Louise Wong Tan-Nei

Louise Wong Tan-Nei

Anita Mui

Anita Mui Yim-Fong

Anita Mui Yim-Fong

Self (archive footage)

Terrance Lau Chun-Him

Terrance Lau Chun-Him

Leslie Cheung

Tony Yang

Tony Yang

Ben Lam

Fish Liew Chi-Yu

Fish Liew Chi-Yu

Ann Mui

Louis Koo

Louis Koo

Eddie Lau

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

So Hau-leung

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Leonard Ho

Michael Ning

Michael Ning

Michael Lai

Ayumu Nakajima

Ayumu Nakajima

Goto Yuki

Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah

Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah

Florence

David Siu Chung-Hang

David Siu Chung-Hang

Kwok

Ram Chiang Chi-Kwong

Ram Chiang Chi-Kwong

Recordist

John Chiang Jr.

John Chiang Jr.

Andy Hui

Carlos Chan Ka-Lok

Carlos Chan Ka-Lok

Adam Cheng

Isabella Chan

Isabella Chan

Bridal Shop Staff

Jason Chan Pak-Yu

Jason Chan Pak-Yu

Lai Chi Kok Park Performer

Ram Chiang Chi-Kwong

Ram Chiang Chi-Kwong

Studio Sound Engineer

Deon Cheung Chung-Chi

Deon Cheung Chung-Chi

Dr. Cheung

Chiang Man Kit

Chiang Man Kit

Boss Kwok's Man Ah-Joe

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