The Mending (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2019, The Mending is a romance film directed by Javier Chan Tin Long, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. Sherman is a journalist working on a feature story about Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing ceramics with powdered precious metals, a manifestation of the Japanese philosophy of embracing the flawed or imperfect. As she learns of a Japanese Kintsugi master's arrival in Hong Kong, she arranges an interview with him and brings along some broken ceramic pieces to the Kintsugi lessons. Sherman unexpectedly runs into her ex-boyfriend, Chun, whom she has not seen for a long time. Because of Sherman's feature, the two are re-acquaint with each other. Sherman is troubled about Chun’s entering her life again. The shattered pieces and the broken relationship - can all that be repaired?
Who’s in it. The Mending stars Judy Mok Wing-Tung as Sherman, Lo Chun-Yip as Chun / Hiu Chun, Eita Endo as Teacher Yamamoto and Yvonne Lo Oi-Wah as Sherman's boss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Mending has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mending page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mending tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mending (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mending change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mending worth watching?
- The Mending holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mending?
- The Mending stars Judy Mok Wing-Tung, Lo Chun-Yip, Eita Endo, Yvonne Lo Oi-Wah and Tsui Ho-Cheong.
- When was The Mending released?
- The Mending was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.