The Pale Sky (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1998, The Pale Sky is a comedy and drama film directed by Yat-Tak Yeung, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. White-collar salesman Yan (Sammo Hung) comes so close to dying in a traffic accident that the doctors prematurely pronounce him dead! When he awakens from his coma, he discovers that the doctors have transplanted his genitals to a young wealthy executive named Michael (Kenny Bee). After failing to win back his manhood, Yan realizes that Michael is as much a victim as he; and an unlikely friendship develops between the two men.

Who’s in it. The Pale Sky stars Kenny Bee, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon and Alice Lau Nga-Lai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Pale Sky has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pale Sky page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Pale Sky tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Pale Sky (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pale Sky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Pale Sky worth watching?
The Pale Sky holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Pale Sky?
The Pale Sky stars Kenny Bee, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, Alice Lau Nga-Lai and Emotion Cheung Kam-Ching.
When was The Pale Sky released?
The Pale Sky was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.