The Receptionist (2017)
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Weighed down by financial problems, Tina takes a job as a receptionist at an illegal massage parlour in London. As she slowly gets to know the women who work there, Tina is forced to question her values and morals. But how far will she be drawn into this world, and can she avoid losing herself in the process?
Casting
- Teresa Daley — Tina
- Chen Shiang-Chyi — Sasa
- Amanda Fan — Mei
- Shuang Teng — Anna
- Sophie Gopsill — Lily
- Josh Whitehouse — Frank
- Lorraine Stanley — Helen
- Nicola Wright — Landlady
- Daniel York Loh — Robin
- Joe Tremain — Leo
- Neal Ward — Mike
- Eric Colvin — George
Interesting facts
The Receptionist is a 2016 drama film directed by London-based Taiwanese director Jenny Lu, starring Teresa Daley and Chen Shiang-chyi. Inspired by a true story, the film follows the lives of Asian migrant women who had arrived in London in hopes of a better life but end up taking jobs in an illegal massage parlor to survive. The film premiered at the Golden Horse Film Festival on 20 November 2016.
Production
The film received funding from Taiwan's Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, as well as through a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.
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