Literary Adaptation Movies

  • 1989
    The Dream

    The Dream

    The Dream

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    Starring Jeremy Irons in a one-man drama, adapted from a Dostoevsky short story by Murray Watts. In his dream, the Man visits an unspoilt Garden of...

    The Dream
  • 1980
    The Woman from Sarajevo

    The Woman from Sarajevo

    The Woman from Sarajevo

    71980HD

    The adaptation of a lesser known novel by Nobelist Ivo Andric, which describes the life of a spinster who was overwhelmed by a single passion:...

    The Woman from Sarajevo
  • 1982
    The Pedlar

    The Pedlar

    The Pedlar

    91982HD

    The Pedlar is a dramatic film based on the short story by W.D. Valgardson, A Place of One's Own. Tired of the rootless, lonely existence of a...

    The Pedlar
  • 1959
    Human Relationships

    Human Relationships

    Human Relationships

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    Lee Sun-fung is renowned for adapting literary classics for the silver screen. To commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Union Film Enterprise...

    Human Relationships
  • 1958
    Prince of Thieves

    Prince of Thieves

    Prince of Thieves

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    Middle Eastern folktale collection One Thousand and One Nights has been greatly treasured by Western storytellers who are fascinated by the fantastic...

    Prince of Thieves
  • 1960
    Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers

    Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers

    Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers

    01960HD

    The Flying Dragon gang goes on a rampage and the police Inspector is at his wits' end. He then commissions Wong Ngung, Wu Ngar and Heung Nga to help...

    Wong An Vs. the Flying Tigers
  • 1960
    The Wonderful Partner

    The Wonderful Partner

    The Wonderful Partner

    01960HD

    Wong Chat is jobless. He is forced to become a burglar. He breaks into Han Siu-yu and her boyfriend Cheung Wai-lim's home, but it is just the time...

    The Wonderful Partner
  • 1982
    Treasure Island

    Treasure Island

    Treasure Island

    8.31982HD

    Intrigue...comedy...adventure...unforgettable characters and exotic settings - the legendary story of Treasure Island comes to life in this colourful...

    Treasure Island
  • 1956
    Whistle and I'll Come to You!

    Whistle and I'll Come to You!

    Whistle and I'll Come to You!

    01956HD

    A man finds a whistle bearing a mysterious Latin inscription, which, when blown, awakens horrors beyond human understanding. A decade before the...

    Whistle and I'll Come to You!
  • 1895
    Quartette

    Quartette

    Quartette

    3.71895HD

    Scene from a Trilby-themed stage play. Lost.

    Quartette
  • 1922
    David Copperfield

    David Copperfield

    David Copperfield

    91922HD

    A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human...

    David Copperfield
  • 2012
    Table for Two

    Table for Two

    Table for Two

    02012HD

    Julia, a waitress without much going on in her life, accepts a job offer from Milo, a writer in crisis who needs an assistant to talk to. From these...

    Table for Two
  • 2018
    On the Move

    On the Move

    On the Move

    02018HD

    A poor taxi driver offered a chance for a better financial future must weigh up the cost of walking away from what he most values. // In a world...

    On the Move
  • 2024
    El Pulpo Está Crudo

    El Pulpo Está Crudo

    El Pulpo Está Crudo

    02024HD

    One afternoon, during tea time, a grandfather's memories and ingenuity inspire three stories to entertain his grandson during his stay. The tale of a...

    El Pulpo Está Crudo
  • 2024
    The Silent Morning

    The Silent Morning

    The Silent Morning

    02024HD

    Yasha is a spirited village boy raised by strict parents whose only escape from boredom is his passion for fishing. He deeply dreams of catching the...

    The Silent Morning
  • 1955
    Resurrection

    Resurrection

    Resurrection

    01955HD

    Ah Hing is made pregnant by her master Fan Chun-kit. Fan soon leaves for his studies overseas while Ah Hing suffers gross prosecution and is reduced...

    Resurrection
  • 1965
    The Girl in the Bus

    The Girl in the Bus

    The Girl in the Bus

    01965HD

    Bus Money dons various disguises on public buses to protect the defenceless from the bullies and receives heroic praise. Money meets Tai Ngau, a...

    The Girl in the Bus
  • 2006
    Rebecca

    Rebecca

    Rebecca

    102006HD

    The plot adheres closely to the original novel, revolves around wealthy Maxim DeWinter, his naïve new wife, and Mrs. Danvers, the manipulative...

    Rebecca
  • 1958
    Red Maid, the Matchmaker

    Red Maid, the Matchmaker

    Red Maid, the Matchmaker

    91958HD

    Production company Taoyuan chose for its inaugural film a comedy and Fong Yim-fun gets to take a break from playing long-suffering roles and showcase...

    Red Maid, the Matchmaker
  • 2024
    A Carcass

    A Carcass

    A Carcass

    02024HD

    From his book, Les Fleurs du Mal, an adaptation of Charles Baudelaire’s famous poem, Une Charogne.

    A Carcass