The Pye-Dog, produced by Teddy Robin and written and directed by Derek Kwok, contained all the necessary ingredients for a story of friendship and camaraderie between a man and a boy. Both orphans, they bond together through school, but a secret one of them has of his true intentions threaten that established friendship, with a questioning of loyalties.
Acting
Eason Chan's reluctant warmth against Jun's guarded hope.
Direction
Derek Kwok finds beauty in Hong Kong's forgotten corners.
Writing
The con unfolds so quietly you almost forgive it.
Director
Derek Kwok Chi-Kin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in genuinely disappearing Hong Kong tenements just before mass demolition—locations no longer exist.
Teddy Robin's music producer background explains the unexpected, gorgeous Cantopop soundtrack choices.
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