[2024.05.07] LI LINLIN SLURPS UP PATRA AU

Li Linlin returns to acting after 30 years. She says she is afraid of being left behind, so she is very teachable.

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Away from film for more than 30 years, Li Linlin once again "came back" to play the female lead in the movie ALL SHALL BE WELL (CHUNG GUM YI HAU). Sister Linlin even played a rare lesbian role, with her co-star Patra Au Ka Man she played a couple who have been together for decades. When filming a kiss scene, Sister Linlin even threw down her shackles and kissed hard.

SUK SUK's director Ray Yeung Yiu Hoi cast Li Linlin and Patra Au Ka Man to play the gay couple. The story was about two people who have lived together for decades. Unfortunately, one of them suddenly passed way. In addition to the pain of losing her partner, the remaining person had to face the pressure from her partner's family over funeral arrangements and attempts to fight for inheritance.

Li Linlin has not acted for more than 30 years, how did Yeung Yiu Hoi think of inviting her to perform? Yeung Yiu Hoi said that he has always wanted to find an actor with a strong presence and aura to play the role of Pat. He laughed and said that he had seen her character in FIVE EASY PIECES, where she was independent, tomboyish, fresh and modern; disguised as a boy she was not look too fake, stylish yet feminine. She really felt like Pat. Thus he approached her through John Chiang Dai Wai. Li Linlin said that after reading the ALL script, she was also very drawn to the story. In addition the genre was unique and brought out a positive message. Her husband Chiang Dai Wai also encouraged her, so she agreed to perform. Acting again after more than 30 years, Li Linlin admitted that she felt nervous not about facing the camera, but that she was outdated. "I was afraid that I was out, ultimately the performance methods then and now are very different. Luckily the director would remind me, at some spots I would have to take it easy, don't enunciate too clearly. I've been teachable, haha."

Li Linlin and Au Ka Man had a kiss scene in the film. Li Linlin said that the shoot was very natural and the atmosphere was very good. "Although it was my first time working with Au Ka Man, she was very dramatic and I really liked this woman. Originally it was just a light kiss, but I thought it wasn't enough so I kissed her harder with another. The shooting was originally done by a pond, but due to the rain we moved the shoot to a pavilion. With the gray sky it instead suited the atmosphere." Sister Linlin said that her husband after watching the film praised it. She laughed and pointed out that since they were both actors, they would understand that the kiss scene was necessary for the plot. She joked, "If he feels it was inappropriate he would be unprofessional!"