A Hong Kong cage home so cramped, dignity gets the eviction notice.
The story about a young, unemployed man, who after being kicked out is desperate enough to live anywhere. He is directed to Fatso, who owns the caged establishment, and is given a living space.
Acting
Roy Chiao's Fatso anchors the chaos with heartbreaking warmth.
Production
Authentic cage home sets built from documentary research.
Director
Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung
Michael Lee Ming-Yeung
7-11
Roy Chiao
Fatso
Ku Feng
Luk Tung
Liu Kai-Chi
Prince Sam
Woo Fung
Officer Lam
Teddy Robin
Tong San
Victor Wong
Sissy
Wong Ka-Kui
Mao
Lau Shun
Taoist
Tats Lau Yee-Tat
Brother Sang
Dennis Chan Kwok-San
Councillor Tsui
Joe Junior
Charlie
Teddy Chan Tak-Sum
The man executing the possession order
Sze Kai-Keung
TV interviewer
Tang Cheung
Dai Lap Hing
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cage homes still exist in Hong Kong; the film sparked housing policy debates that continue today.
Director Jacob Cheung spent months living in cage homes for research; many extras were actual residents.
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