Roomless (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2011, Roomless is a comedy and drama film directed by Kingman Choi, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Wai (Tiny Gary) is a film school graduate who has lost everything in post-1997 Hong Kong. Out of despair and anger, the cynical young man decided to live entirely off government allowance, leading a lonely, trashy life in a rented room of 100 square feet. Seven years have passed in a blink. This fateful year, Wai meets Mainland prostitute Mei (Gloria Poon) and the two begin living together in his tiny room. With his growing affection for Mei, Wai risks smuggling illegal drugs into China in order to earn some fast money for a better life with her.
Who’s in it. Roomless stars Leslie Ho.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Roomless has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roomless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roomless tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roomless (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roomless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roomless worth watching?
- Roomless holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roomless?
- Roomless stars Leslie Ho.
- When was Roomless released?
- Roomless was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.