journalist,prostitute,coming of age,childhood sexual abuse,sex tourism

Sara (2015)

Poster for Sara

Journalist Sara has just spent four months completing an in-depth investigation piece. Her editor-in-chief, afraid of offending powerful politicians and business moguls, refuses to run it. Sara’s boyfriend, who works for the same magazine, chooses not to warn her and even sides with the editor-in-chief. In just one moment, Sara is turned off by her work, her love relationship, and even about life.At this low point in her life, Sara exiles herself to Chiang Mai, Thailand. One evening, while at a bar, Sara meets child prostitute Dok-My. During her time getting to know Dok-My and through the process of rescuing her, Sara becomes haunted by the memories of her own past…

Cast & Crew

Director
Herman Yau
  • Profile picture of Charlene Choi Cheuk-Yin
    Ho Yuk Ling Sara Charlene Choi Cheuk-Yin
  • Profile picture of Simon Yam
    Kam Ho Yin Simon Yam
  • Profile picture of Ryan Lau Chun-Kong
    Raymond Ryan Lau Chun-Kong
  • Profile picture of Paulyn Sun
    Sara's Mother Paulyn Sun
  • Profile picture of Tony Ho
    Sara's Father Tony Ho
  • Profile picture of Lam Chiu-Wing
    Magazine Editor-in-chief Lam Chiu-Wing
  • Profile picture of Mimi Kung Chi-Yan
    Kam Ho Yin's Wife Mimi Kung Chi-Yan

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Keywords

  • journalist
  • prostitute
  • coming of age
  • childhood sexual abuse
  • sex tourism