Speak Low (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, Speak Low is a drama film directed by Wong Fong Yi Feibi, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Joyce and Lily have a different class background but stealing unites their friendship. Joyce is the poor one who cannot afford a smart phone whereas Lily is the posh one who turns into a kleptomaniac due to a detached relationship with her family. When Lily spots Joyce stealing a phone from their classmates, Lily helps her out. They even join hands to be partners in crime. Lily teaches Joyce the art of stealing while Joyce appreciates her company. However, too many successes make them go further and further. While starting from shoplifting, they decide to pickpocket on streets. Will their ambition beat them down and have them arrested? Throughout Speaking Low, Joyce and Lily’s friendship also entails an ambiguity of their sexuality.
Who’s in it. Speak Low stars Joyce Ho Yuen Shan as Joyce / Ho Wing Lam, Lily Leung Lee as Lily / Cheung Lee, Karry Tsui as Student and Jamie Lo Hiu Tung as Student, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Speak Low has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speak Low page.
If you liked it. Fans of Speak Low tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speak Low (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Speak Low change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Speak Low worth watching?
- Speak Low holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Speak Low?
- Speak Low stars Joyce Ho Yuen Shan, Lily Leung Lee, Karry Tsui, Jamie Lo Hiu Tung and Po Lok Sze.
- When was Speak Low released?
- Speak Low was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.