Sound of Colors (Film)

Sound of Colors, also known by its Chinese title Dei gwong tit, is a feature film released in 2007. The production was directed by Joe Ma and co-written by Jimmy Liao and Joe Ma, with production credited to Jacky Pang Yee Wah and Wong Kar-Wai. The movie has a runtime of 110 minutes, is spoken in Mandarin, and is a co-production involving Taiwan and China.

Plot

The narrative centers on Ming, a matchmaker who encounters a blind and optimistic young woman named Hoi Yeuk. After Ming unexpectedly loses his sight, Hoi Yeuk helps him navigate life without vision. In a separate narrative thread, an advertising sales representative living in Taipei sends a holiday greeting that is misdirected to Shanghai. This mix-up leads to correspondence with a businesswoman recovering from a failed romance, ultimately prompting a journey to Shanghai.

Production Background

The film is loosely based on an illustrated book created by Taiwanese artist Jimmy Liao.

Cast

The principal cast features:

• Tony Leung Chiu Wai as Ming
• Miriam Yeung Chin Wah as Hoi Yeuk
• Chang Chen as Jie
• Jie Dong as Dong
• Wing Fan as Angel
• Lik-Sun Fong as Neng
• Eric Kot as Shing
• Gwei Lun-Mei
• Lam Suet as Yeuk's father
• Sammy Leung
• Ting Yau Tsui as Fat
• Race Wong
• Rosanne Wong