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Before the law restricting prostitution to one-woman-brothels came to be, Temple Street was rife with prostitution syndicates. Written by Chan Man-Keung and directed by Lawrence Ah Mon, this film is a realistic portrait of the web of human connections on Temple Street, between sex workers, johns, neighbours as well as friends and family. The brilliant dialogue, along with its delicately-delivered, vulgar authenticity, saw the film win Best Screenplay at the 10th Hong Kong Film Awards. Sylvia Chang steps out of her usual roles and plays a "Madame" who sells the ladies for a living; she also has a rebellious daughter Yan-yan who runs away and becomes an escort. Yan-yan is played by newcomer Alice Lau, whose performance won her Best Supporting Actress and Best Newcomer at the 10th Hong Kong Film Awards. Similar to Gangs, Queen of Temple Street is about both the life and living of sex workers, with a focus on Sylvia Chang's character who juggles family and work, holding up her shady career and connections, while watching her own daughter walk the same crooked path she once did.

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