A Thousand Sails (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2019, A Thousand Sails is a drama film directed by Eric Tsang Hing Weng, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. In a traditional fishing village where most youngsters have left to work in the city, the older generations are left behind. Ren, a widow who lives in the village helps her neighbour, Mrs Wah, to deliver a gift to her son, Chung in the city. Ren finds out that Chung is leading a harsh life. Back in the village, there is no one with whom she can share this secret. The only refuge from the sleepless night is her deceased husband. A Thousand Sails is a short tale about the poignant separation between city and village, mother and son, life and death. With long shots and sophisticated art direction, Eric Tsang Hing-weng compellingly captures the actors’ performances, especially that of Professor Chow Po-chung’s surprising debut.
Who’s in it. A Thousand Sails stars May Leong as Ren, Chow Po Chung as Chung, Pang Mei-Seung as Mrs. Wah and Cheng Wai-Shing as Man living in sub-divided flat.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, A Thousand Sails has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Thousand Sails page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thousand Sails tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Thousand Sails (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Thousand Sails change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Thousand Sails worth watching?
- A Thousand Sails holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Thousand Sails?
- A Thousand Sails stars May Leong, Chow Po Chung, Pang Mei-Seung and Cheng Wai-Shing.
- When was A Thousand Sails released?
- A Thousand Sails was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.