Forever 17 (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Forever 17 is a drama film directed by Kit Hung, running about 36 minutes.
What it’s about. While same sex marriage is broadly celebrated in Europe and North America, Hong Kong reminded as a metropolis where such basic social security is missing for the queer communities. Dedicated to the Hong Kong queer icon, Ellen Loo, who committed suicide in 2018, and starting from the moment where Ricky come out to his family, Forever 17 explore an imaginable future for the queer community, through love and acceptance, betrayal and forgiveness, pain and recovery, death and survival, inheritance and eternity, and honouring a life long commitments.
Who’s in it. Forever 17 stars Juno Leung as Ricky Fung, Sam Ho Hing as Roger Tsang, Clifford Tsang Man Wai as Ricky Fung (old) and Ko Hon-Man as Roger Tsang (Old), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forever 17 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forever 17 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forever 17 (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forever 17 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Forever 17?
- Forever 17 stars Juno Leung, Sam Ho Hing, Clifford Tsang Man Wai, Ko Hon-Man and Li Ying To.
- When was Forever 17 released?
- Forever 17 was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 36 minutes.