Still Human
A paralyzed Hong Kong man and an aspiring Filipino caregiver find dignity, empathy, and renewed purpose in an unlikely household friendship.
Overview
A poignant exploration of connection and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- warm
- witty
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as a compassionate, gently comic Hong Kong drama distinguished by its humane social insight and strong central performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Evelyn works as a Filipino domestic worker for the paralyzed Hong Kong resident Leung, making class and labor conditions central to their relationship.
Leung and Evelyn begin as strangers divided by language, nationality, class, and dependence, then gradually learn about one another.
The film builds its emotional arc through shared domestic life, changing seasons, and small acts of care.
Leung's paralysis shapes his hopelessness, his household relationships, and his changing understanding of independence.
Films like Still Human, and why
The Lunchbox
shared intimate social realism, cross-cultural friendship, and compassionate class-conscious drama
Shoplifters
shared humanist drama about marginalized workers, loneliness, and emotional connection across social boundaries
The Intouchables
shared gentle comedy, disability-centered character drama, and unexpected companionship
Tales from the City
shared Hong Kong setting, understated social observation, and warm ensemble humanism
Movie Details
- Director
- Oliver Siu Kuen Chan
- Release Date
- 2018-11-06
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (43)
Cast
- Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
- Crisel Consunji
- Sam Lee
- Cecilia Yip Tung
- Himmy Wong
- Fruit Chan
- Jasmine Leung Kin-Yi
- Lucy Valenzuela
- Xyza Cada
- Marie M. Cornelio
Common questions
- What is Still Human about?
- A paralyzed Hong Kong man and an aspiring Filipino caregiver find dignity, empathy, and renewed purpose in an unlikely household friendship.
- What is Still Human like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Still Human as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Still Human violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Still Human.
- What did critics think of Still Human?
- Critics broadly regard the film as a compassionate, gently comic Hong Kong drama distinguished by its humane social insight and strong central performances.
- Which films are like Still Human?
- Films with a similar feel include The Lunchbox, Shoplifters, The Intouchables, and Tales from the City.
- How long is Still Human?
- Still Human runs 112 minutes.
