Yim Ho


Yim Ho is a Hong Kong director most active in the 1980s, and a leader of the Hong Kong New Wave.
He began his career making television programs for RTHK, then became a film director in 1980.
One of his most critically acclaimed works was Homecoming. This film was different from other films of that period in that it presents certain emotions and sympathies towards the relationship between Mainland China and Hong Kong.
The film brings together two very well known actresses, Josephine Koo and Siqin Gaowa. Anita Mui's theme song with the same title as the film has also been a popular cantopop song.
Ho's son Linq Yim is an actor, musician, and director who acted in Ho's 2005 film A West Lake Moment, and composed its original soundtrack.

Filmography

The Extra The Happening Wedding Bells, Wedding Bells Homecoming - 10 Hong Kong Film Awards nominations

Awards and nominations

Hong Kong Film Awards
Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards
  • 1990 Best Director award for Red Dust
  • 1990 Best Film award for Red Dust
  • 2004 Best Screenplay nomination for A Lake Moment
Berlin International Film Festival
  • 1996 Silver Bear award for The Sun Has Ears
  • 1996 FIPRESCI prize for The Sun Has Ears
  • 1996 Golden Bear nomination for The Sun Has Ears
  • 1997 Golden Bear nomination for Kitchen
Tokyo International Film Festival
  • 1994 Best Film award for The Day the Sun Turned Cold
  • 1994 Best Director award for The Day the Sun Turned Cold
Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
  • 1997 Best of Puchon for Kitchen
Chicago International Film Festival
  • 1997 Gold Hugo nomination for ''Kitchen''