Fish Prawn Crab (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Fish Prawn Crab is a drama film directed by Ip Sau Leung, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. The title is an allusion to the Chinese gambling game but the story is a treacherous journey with high stakes and a handsome reward. Three friends brave rugged terrain to escape hardship and persecution, surviving on foraged food and their meagre possessions – a pack of ciggies, the Little Red Book of Chairman Mao and three dices – all the while hounded by Red Guards on patrol. Loyalty, friendship and life are bet against a new beginning in the city where the streets are allegedly paved with gold. The odds are against them and the chance of survival is a row of the dice.
Who’s in it. Fish Prawn Crab stars Neo Yau as Keung, Ip Yan Leung as Wa, Isaac Mak as Kok and Harvey Sit Hoi Fai as Border Guard.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fish Prawn Crab has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fish Prawn Crab page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fish Prawn Crab tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fish Prawn Crab (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fish Prawn Crab change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fish Prawn Crab worth watching?
- Fish Prawn Crab 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 Fish Prawn Crab?
- Fish Prawn Crab stars Neo Yau, Ip Yan Leung, Isaac Mak and Harvey Sit Hoi Fai.
- When was Fish Prawn Crab released?
- Fish Prawn Crab was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.