Floating Life (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1996, Floating Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Clara Law, running about 96 minutes. “Moving East to West has turned their lives...upside down” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging Hong Kong couple move to Australia with their two youngest sons. They stay with a daughter who has already begun a successful career. Meanwhile their eldest daughter lives in Germany and their eldest son remains in Hong Kong. The film explores the different ways the family members cope with isolation and alienation.
Who’s in it. Floating Life stars Annette Shun Wah as Yen Chan, Annie Yip as Bing Chan, Edwin Pang as Mr. Chan and Heung-Sing Lee as Mrs. Chan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Floating Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Floating Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Floating Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Floating Life (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Floating Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Floating Life worth watching?
- Floating Life holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Floating Life?
- Floating Life stars Annette Shun Wah, Annie Yip, Edwin Pang, Heung-Sing Lee and Anthony Brandon Wong.
- When was Floating Life released?
- Floating Life was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.