Cut Sleeve Boys (2006)

Director:

Ray Yeung

Writer:

Ray Yeung (writer)

Release Date:

20 July 2006 (Thailand)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

It's Never Too Late To Fall In Love

Plot:

Two British Chinese gay men decides to re-examine their lives following a death of their friend. Mel sleeps around whilst rejecting the love of Todd and Ash decides to cross dress to find his knight in shining armour. |

Plot Keywords:

Gay Romance | British | Chinese | Gay Love | Gay

Cast

Chowee Leow	...	Ashley Wang
Steven Lim	...	Melvin Shu
Gareth Rhys Davis	...	Todd Charrington
Neil Collie	...	Ross Foreman
John 'Ebon-knee' Campbell	...	Diane / Dan
Paul Cox	...	Brad
Mark Hampton	...	Gavin Chan
David Cary	...	Ian / Trannie Club Cashier
David Tse	...	Pastor Joseph Szeto
Michelle Lee	...	Choi Lin Cheung
Shirley Chantrell	...	Mrs. Chan
Paul Courtenay Hyu	...	Kelvin Chan
Mark Wakeling	...	Antoine
James Bridgeman	...	Cheeky Workman
Ian Campbell	...	Gay Cafe Waiter
Kai Ting Chiang	...	Lucy in Charity Shop
Gerard Canning	...	Bald Man in Toilet
Rob Prewett	...	Taxi Driver
Susan Hodgetts	...	Girlfriend at Hammersmith Bridge
Michael Onder	...	Man at Hammersmith Bridge
Stephen Carlill	...	Solicitor
Naveen Mann	...	Workman 2
Eric Way	...	Man in Soho

Directed by
Ray Yeung

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Ray Yeung		writer

Produced by
Rosa Fong	....	associate producer
Chowee Leow	....	producer
Ray Yeung	....	producer

Original Music by
Paul Turner

Cinematography by
Patrick Duval

Film Editing by
Anuree De Silva
Catherine Fletcher

Production Design by
Malin Lindholm

Art Direction by
Dirk van der Velden

Costume Design by
Maria Papandreas

Makeup Department
Jess Brooks	....	hair stylist
Jess Brooks	....	makeup artist
Jessica Davis	....	hair stylist
Jessica Davis	....	makeup artist
Hannah George	....	makeup artist
Sharon Holloway	....	makeup designer
Keira Philo	....	hair stylist
Keira Philo	....	makeup artist

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Guy Campbell	....	third assistant director
Thijs Klaassen	....	first assistant director (as Matthijs Klaassen)
Adran Sherwen	....	second assistant director
Claire Thompson	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Rebecca Vincent	....	assistant art director

Sound Department
Mick Duffield	....	sound recordist
Simon Firsht	....	sound recordist
Jon Hose	....	sound recordist
Paul Parsons	....	sound recordist
David Richmond	....	sound editor
Dylan Voigt	....	boom operator

Camera and Electrical Department
Michael Onder	....	gaffer

Editorial Department
John McMullin	....	on-line editor

Other crew
Charles Bates	....	production accountant
Sean James Cameron	....	location manager
Poppy Corbett	....	production runner
Sarah Hannam Davies	....	production coordinator
Susan Hodgetts	....	script supervisor
Brandon Klayman	....	web site designer

Production Companies

• Rice Is Nice Productions

Distributors

• Regent Releasing (2006) (USA) (theatrical)
• here! Films (2006) (USA) (theatrical)
• Optimale (2007) (France) (DVD)
• TLA Releasing (2007) (UK) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Fortissimo Films  international sales

Runtime:

86 min

Country:

UK | Hong Kong

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR | Dolby Digital

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company:

Rice Is Nice Productions

Trivia:

This movie was originally titled ‘Butterfly Boys’.

A thought provoking and entertaining comedy

This film is about the life in London of two gay men of Chinese ancestry. One of them is a posh and stylish guy who is good looking but insecure, another is a camp guy longing for love.

I saw this film in a film festival in Hong Kong, with the director present for the Q&A session. The viewers' reaction in the film festival was very positive.

This film clearly attempts to entertain the audience. The sets are very thoughtfully created and visually attractive. The plot is very entertaining and hilarious. It also portrays Chinese gay men as being attractive, powerful and stylish, instead of the usual stereotype. This positive portrayal empowers the people in this subgroup.

It has ample use of stereotypes, it really makes the viewers laugh in many scenes. The jokes are direct and to the point. It also examines the structure of gay relationships in a more subtle way. In the end scene, a twist of circumstances and personalities (the watch giving scene) leaves me wonder how people can succumb to vanity and disregard valuable friendship in the process.

The cast is very good looking, which makes the film perfect eye candy. It is also thought provoking as well. This film deserves wider recognition, but the portrayal of a hot 3 way kiss between 3 men may limit its crossover appeal.