Stoma

Story

Synopsis

The film follows an emotionally harrowing journey endured by young gay photographer Alex, after he is diagnosed with peritoneal cancer. Abandoned by his brother and his on-again, off-again lover, Alex is forced to face his mortality and the loss of his sexual identity through sheer resilience. A devastating, but ultimately hopeful story of survival and resolve.

Director

Kit Hung

Writers

Julian Lee, Kit Hung

Country

Switzerland, Hong Kong

Release date

19 August 2020

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Lam Yiu-Sing

  Lim

• Stefan Kollmuss

  Andre

• 

  Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung

  Lim's Brother

• Chan Wai-Man

  Lim's Father

• 

  Michèle Hirsig

  Jane Maya

• 

  Anjo Leung

  Curator

• 

  Jürg Plüss

  Anton

• Adrian Furrer

  Dr. Mohr

• 

  Ruth Schwegler

  Pat

• 

  Alex Wong

  Dr. Lam

• René Grünenfelder

  Stefen

• Christina Bucher-Baumberger

  Nurse