Soursweet (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, Soursweet is a drama film directed by Mike Newell, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Just married Hong Kong couple Chen & Lily emigrate to England, soon to become parents to a little baby boy and generally struggle through life. Chen works long days in a restaurant, while Lily does the housekeeping, daydreaming of setting up their own business, much to Chen's chagrin. When Chen lets his colleague Fok seduce him down a path of mounting gambling debts, he is recruited as a drug courier for a shadowy Chinese triad. Suddenly he realizes that getting their own enterprise could be their only means of escape.
Who’s in it. Soursweet stars Sylvia Chang as Lily, Danny Dun as Chen, Jodi Long as Mui and Speedy Choo as Man Kee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Soursweet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soursweet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soursweet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soursweet (1988)?
- In GB, Soursweet is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soursweet worth watching?
- Soursweet 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 Soursweet?
- Soursweet stars Sylvia Chang, Danny Dun, Jodi Long, Speedy Choo and Han Tan.
- When was Soursweet released?
- Soursweet was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.