Herbal Tea (2004 Film)

Herbal Tea (Chinese: 女左男右; Cantonese: Laam seung lui gwong) is a 2004 Hong Kong feature film directed by Herman Yau and produced by Simon Lui. The film was released on February 26, 2004, with a runtime of 93 minutes, and is spoken in Cantonese.

Herbal Tea promotional poster showing the cast and Chinese title — Promotional artwork for the 2004 film Herbal Tea.

Plot

Mei-chu is the independent owner of a traditional herbal tea store whose parents passed away when she was twelve. Raised by the steward Uncle Choi, she developed a tough personality and routinely assists her neighborhood. Her life changes after she rents a flat to Chi-don, a struggling action actor striving to become a movie star who has recently been dumped by his girlfriend Linda. Mei-chu supports Chi-don through his personal and professional difficulties, eventually developing romantic feelings for him.

Cast

Jordan Chan as Dan Zhen
Belinda Hamnett as Erotic Film Director
Shiu Hung Hui as Lier
Spencer Lam as Tinibal Carl Chiu
Ka-Yee Lee as Linda
Chen Man Lei as Uncle Cai
Candy Lo as May Lam
Meng Lo as Cobra
Simon Lui as Director Loui
Patrick Tang as Lance Siu