Strand Releasing shared the official trailer and the US theatrical premiere date for ‘All Shall Be Well,’ the Hong Kong family drama from director Ray Yeung. The film follows a lesbian in her 60s struggling with legal disputes that limits her claim to their home under the Hong Kong law for LGBTQ+ couples.
‘All Shall Be Well’ had its world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ-themed feature film and the Panorama Audience Award. The film has since been showcased at other film festivals including Hong Kong International Film Festival (opening film), 71st Sydney Film Festival, and the 23rd New York Asian Film Festival as a part of the LGBTQ+ Visions & Horizon: Queer Unbound at NYAFF program.
Starring in the movie are Patra Au, Maggie Li Lin Lin, Tai Bo, Leung Chung Hang, Fish Liew, Hui So Ying, Rachel Leung, and Luna Shaw.
Release Date
Directed by Ray Yeung, ‘All Shall Be Well’ premieres in the US at the Film Forum in New York on September 12, 2024, followed by a national specialty roll-out.
Synopsis
It’s all familial harmony and a queer-friendly community for Pat and Angie, a lesbian couple in their late 60s living in Hong Kong; until money comes into question. Together for 30 years, they’ve run a successful business and built a loving connection with Pat’s family, who warmly accept this partnership (nonmarital, per Hong Kong’s restrictive laws) and “Aunty Angie” into their clan. But when Pat, the legal owner of their home, dies suddenly, Angie must battle alone for recognition as Pat’s true next of kin.
Reviews
Josh Slater-Williams in an IndieWire review gave the film a score of ‘A-‘, writing, “Beautifully written and performed (Patra Au Ga Man as Angie being the standout of an excellent ensemble), “All Shall Be Well” illustrates Yeung’s keen eye for the nuances of social dynamics, especially regarding matters of wealth and class that many may prefer to skirt around when it comes to family.”
Jessica Kiang in a Variety review also praised the film, writing, “Anger is alien to Yeung’s style but it is sometimes justified, and without it, “All Shall Be Well” is a plea for understanding that should by now, by rights, be a demand.”
Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer for ‘All Shall Be Well’.