The Decisive Moment (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, The Decisive Moment is a drama film directed by Vicky Wong Wai-Kit, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. A photo journalist's quest for precision can go so far that it is hard to tell whether the human has become a machine or the machine has acquired a desire of its own. Cheung and his beloved Leica managed to captured a moment between life and death; the gaze from the subject haunts Cheung so much that he loses the strength to take another photo. Based on the true story of the famous photo journalist Mr. Lam Kai Cheung, The Decisive Moment reconstructs his life aided by interviews of his colleagues. The intriguing relationship between the object and the subject is brought forth for philosophical reflection.
Who’s in it. The Decisive Moment stars Wong Sin-Kwong as Cheung / Old Chap, Tang Kwun-Hang as Blackie, Yow Chee-Bore as Chief Editor / Chan Kwok Bor / Uncle Bor and Mak Lok-San as Sun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Decisive Moment 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 Decisive Moment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Decisive Moment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Decisive Moment (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Decisive Moment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Decisive Moment worth watching?
- The Decisive Moment holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Decisive Moment?
- The Decisive Moment stars Wong Sin-Kwong, Tang Kwun-Hang, Yow Chee-Bore, Mak Lok-San and Ken Hui.
- When was The Decisive Moment released?
- The Decisive Moment was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.