The Umbrella (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2018, The Umbrella is a drama film directed by Eric Tsang Hing Weng, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. It was raining non-stop when Hong Kong was rocked by the tumultuous events of October 2014 (the "umbrella movement"). In a fixed sequence shot, the film captured students meeting each other in the hall, in the rooms, discussing, arguing about or remaining indifferent to the event, while it continued to rain outside.
Who’s in it. The Umbrella stars Karry Tsui, Bipin as Bipin, Eric Yeung Chi Yuen and Li Ying-Tao as Matthew's Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Umbrella 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 The Umbrella page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Umbrella tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Umbrella (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Umbrella change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Umbrella worth watching?
- The Umbrella holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Umbrella?
- The Umbrella stars Karry Tsui, Bipin, Eric Yeung Chi Yuen, Li Ying-Tao and Cheng Wai-Shing.
- When was The Umbrella released?
- The Umbrella was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.