Bends (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2013, Bends is a drama film directed by Flora Lau, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Flora Lau’s debut feature is a beautifully formed, subtle film that focuses on the lives of two people with very different prospects – a wealthy Hong Kong woman and her mainland Chinese chauffeur – both trying to cope with life’s unexpected dramas. Anna (Carina Lau) struggles to maintain appearances with her status-conscious friends after her husband mysteriously vanishes. Fai’s (Chen Kun) wife is heavily pregnant with their second child, has no health care entitlements in Hong Kong and cannot give birth in their homeland without incurring penalties for breaching the one-child policy. While their daily routines intersect, their fates only momentarily converge and Lau elegantly critiques the social contradictions at play by paralleling their predicaments rather than constructing drama between the two protagonists. (Source: LFF programme)
Who’s in it. Bends stars Carina Lau as Mrs. Li, Chen Kun as Fai, Stephanie Che and Tian Yuan as Hoi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Bends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bends tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bends (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bends worth watching?
- Bends holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bends?
- Bends stars Carina Lau, Chen Kun, Stephanie Che, Tian Yuan and Michelle Lo.
- When was Bends released?
- Bends was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.