Movie

Permanent Residence

“Nobody will be alone.”

★ 5.6(22)20091h 55m

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Good to know

Director: Scud
Release date: 2009-04-23
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Artwalker
Part of: The Extreme Trilogy

Permanent Residence — trailer

About Permanent Residence

Permanent Residence is a 2009 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Scud, starring Sean Li, Osman Hung and Jackie Chow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Permanent Residence in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The life story of a young man who has been pursuing an impossible love with his straight boyfriend and contemplating on the mortality of his loved ones.

Cast

Sean Li

Ivan

Osman Hung

Windson

Jackie Chow

Josh

Lau Yu-Hong

Nam

Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing

Young Ivan

Scud

Gay Bar Couple

Yeung Yee-Yee

Windson's Mother

Au Hin-Wai

Dr. So

Thomas Price

Waiter Jimmie

Hau Woon-Ling

Grandmother

Wei Zi Li

Child Ivan

Chung Yui Yu

Auntie

Themes & keywords

friendshipcountdownhong kongillnessmental illnesslgbtsemi autobiographicalpassage of timedeath of a loved onefortune-tellingeroticgay themeboys' love (bl)inner monologuegrandma-grandson relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Permanent Residence in Canada?+

Permanent Residence is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Permanent Residence on Netflix?+

Permanent Residence is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Permanent Residence?+

Permanent Residence has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Permanent Residence?+

Permanent Residence stars Sean Li, Osman Hung, Jackie Chow, Lau Yu-Hong and Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing.

When did Permanent Residence come out?+

Permanent Residence is a 2009 movie directed by Scud.

What genre is Permanent Residence?+

Permanent Residence is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Permanent Residence?+

Permanent Residence was directed by Scud.