A Very Short Life (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 2009, A Very Short Life is a thriller and drama film directed by Dennis Law, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. "A woman is born to give her body to men; her father or strangers should make no difference." Respectable Police Commissioner Josephine reinvestigates an insignificant murder case of a 11 years old girl. The murderer is the mother of the victim, Becky. Under intense interrogation, Becky refused to admit that she knew all along that her boyfriend was raping her little daughter at home. The harsh interrogation drives Becky into killing herself. What is the truth that the raging Commissioner is trying to find out? What is the seemingly defenseless mother hiding? Or is she acually telling the truth? Is the phrase, "A woman is born to give her body to men." the whole truth?
Who’s in it. A Very Short Life stars Leila Tong as Becky Lee, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei as Police Commissioner Josephine Wong, Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai as Dennis Law and Pinky Cheung Man-Chi as Inspector Cat Lam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, A Very Short Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Very Short Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Very Short Life tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Very Short Life (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Very Short Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Very Short Life worth watching?
- A Very Short Life holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Very Short Life?
- A Very Short Life stars Leila Tong, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei, Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai, Pinky Cheung Man-Chi and Benz Hui Siu-Hung.
- When was A Very Short Life released?
- A Very Short Life was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.