Hands in the Hair (2005 Film)

Hands in the Hair (Chinese: Zuo tou) is a 2005 Chinese drama film directed by Cheng Ding Jiang. The film features a screenplay by Xian Zhang and was produced by Tiffany Chen and Stanley Kwan, with cinematography by Yuqing Lu. It was released on April 14, 2005, and has a runtime of 101 minutes.

Promotional poster for the film Hands in the Hair

Plot

Set in Shanghai, the story follows Aini, a woman facing the challenges of aging and a stagnant life. She finds solace in a long-standing relationship with her hairstylist, Hwa, who has tended to her hair for a decade. As Hwa's salon faces closure, the impending end of their professional routine forces the pair to confront their underlying desires, leading to a final intimate encounter in the vacant salon.

Cast

Rosamund Kwan as Aini
Wallace Huo as Hwa
Francis Ng as Aini's husband
Lu Yang as Lulu