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May & August (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2002, May & August is a notable film directed by Raymond To.

What it’s about. In December of 1937 two young girls aged 9 and 4, May and August, lived blissfully with their parents in Nanjing. Unfortunately, the outbreak of the war totally changed their lives. May's parents were killed by the Japanese soldiers, and the girls taken to a refugee camp. Once May's uncle learned of the tragedy, he retrieved the two girls from the camp. But when the Japanese invaders took full control of the city, May and August would then have to learn to be strong to face all the upcoming challenges.

Who’s in it. May & August stars Cecilia Yip, Lin Quan, Lap-yi Kau as August and Lee Wa-Lun, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, May & August 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 May & August page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch May & August (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for May & August change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is May & August worth watching?
May & August holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in May & August?
May & August stars Cecilia Yip, Lin Quan, Lap-yi Kau, Lee Wa-Lun and May Xue.
When was May & August released?
May & August was released in 2002.