Epilepsy (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2011, Epilepsy is a drama and horror film directed by Lee Kai-Ho, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. Through a series of intricately composed long takes, Epilepsy exposes the robotic state of students today through the eyes of a young boy. For him, going to school simply means a continuous dose of discipline and punishment from all sides. His education simply means taking what he's given, and any dissent or deviation from the norm is discouraged with force. Even when a girl begins to inspire change in him, will he be able to face a strange, new world that is so different from the one he knows?
Who’s in it. Epilepsy stars Cheng Hong Pok as Leung Tsz-Him, Yeung Ching Yi as Cheung Siu Man, Mak Ka Wai as Male Teacher and Ryan San Chiu Yan as Male Teacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Epilepsy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Epilepsy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Epilepsy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Epilepsy (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Epilepsy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Epilepsy worth watching?
- Epilepsy holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Epilepsy?
- Epilepsy stars Cheng Hong Pok, Yeung Ching Yi, Mak Ka Wai, Ryan San Chiu Yan and Serena So Long Hei.
- When was Epilepsy released?
- Epilepsy was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.