Be Longing (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2023, Be Longing is a drama film directed by Letitia Liu, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. That year, Jean drifted away from her hometown, straying into a new land. Three years have passed, while Jean feels she has found a new home, past trauma still weighs on her mind. It is time to be reacquainted with the city she has missed and since become unfamiliar. More importantly, she is to be reunited with her temperamental mother. Will there be a merry ending waiting for the prodigal daughter’s return? Will reconciliation be possible for our conflicted young people in Hong Kong? A portrait of the era of estrangement and displacement.
Who’s in it. Be Longing stars Tse Nga-yi as Jean Kwai, Juliana Wong Pui-Chun as Ms. Wong and Suen Kwan To as Lester Haa.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Be Longing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Be Longing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Be Longing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Be Longing (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Be Longing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Be Longing worth watching?
- Be Longing holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Be Longing?
- Be Longing stars Tse Nga-yi, Juliana Wong Pui-Chun and Suen Kwan To.
- When was Be Longing released?
- Be Longing was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.