First Night Nerves (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2018, First Night Nerves is a drama film directed by Stanley Kwan, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Yuan Xiuling, a former star and has-been actress plans to return to the spotlight of the theater a year after her philandering husband died. She decides to star in Two Sisters, written and directed by transwoman An Ouyang. But, her biggest rival, He Yuwen, a rising actress, also stars in the play. Yuwen plans her theatrical debut through it. During the preparation of the play, such a drama unfolds at the backstage as much as on stage. With the opening night at Hong Kong’s City Hall Theater just seven days away, tensions at rehearsal increase and tempers flare as actresses Xiuling and Yuwen’s buried resentments rise to the surface.
Who’s in it. First Night Nerves stars Sammi Cheng as Yuan Xiuling, Gigi Leung as He Yuwen, Bai Baihe and Angie Chiu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, First Night Nerves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Night Nerves page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Night Nerves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Night Nerves (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Night Nerves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Night Nerves worth watching?
- First Night Nerves holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Night Nerves?
- First Night Nerves stars Sammi Cheng, Gigi Leung, Bai Baihe, Angie Chiu and Qi Xi.
- When was First Night Nerves released?
- First Night Nerves was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.