Papa
Philip Yung’s emotionally charged drama Papa asks how far a father can go to forgive the unforgivable. Inspired by true events, it follows Nin Yuen (Sean Lau), who loses his wife and daughter to a senseless murder committed by his teenage son suffering from acute schizophrenia. Doctors urge Nin to help his son's rehabilitation, but profound grief complicates his journey toward acceptance. Papa avoids sentimentality, instead confronting mental illness, guilt, and unconditional love with stark realism. Lau delivers a devastatingly restrained performance, anchoring Yung’s quietly powerful exploration of family tragedy and redemption, ultimately forcing viewers to reflect deeply on forgiveness and the true meaning of care.
Director: Philip Yung
Cast: Sean Lau Ching Wan, Jo Koo, Dylan So, Edan Lui
Languages: Cantonese with English subtitles
2024; 131 min.
Country: Hong Kong