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When Beckham Met Owen (Dong Pek Ham yu sheung O Wan – 当贝克汉姆遇上欧文)

Russian title: Когда Бэкхем встретил Оуэна
Original title: Dong Pek Ham yu sheung O Wan – 当贝克汉姆遇上欧文

Youth movie – Hong Kong
Production year: 2004
Movie length: 80 minutes

Director: Adam Wong Sau-Ping
Writer: Adam Wong Sau-Ping, Isis Tso Yin-Sin

Movie description:

Two boys bound by their love of soccer find their relationship off the field becoming very intimate, perhaps even romantic. Only one of the friends, however, seems comfortable with openly sexual banter. Do the young men have the courage to admit their feelings for each other, or are mixed signals going to destroy their relationship entirely?

Thirteen-year-olds David and Michael are brought together by their mutual love of soccer. United by their obsession with the game and idolization of British soccer stars, the boys build a strong friendship. But as puberty brings about changes, the boys start to grow in separate directions. While David loves to talk about sex and other raunchy topics, Michael tries to avoid such conversations. Eventually Michael must face what he’s been avoiding for some time, that his feelings for David are becoming increasingly complex.
In his interesting take on adolescent sexual awakening, Director Adam Wong parallels the frenzy of boyhood with the energy and speed of soccer, capturing this spirit through quick cuts, and split-screen effects.

Boy Actors