BAO City, 2024 is a melodrama set in a bustling new restaurant where four groups of strangers’ lives briefly intertwine. An elderly couple reconnects over noodles on their first date. A heartbroken teen finds solace in singing love songs with childhood friends. A lonely man waits for his perfect karaoke moment at his regular table 42 but is interrupted by a group of rowdy coworkers. Through these fleeting encounters, the film explores connection, heartbreak, and the unexpected ways people cross paths in the city.
Creative Director and Executive Producer:
@erchenchang
Creative Direction &
Production:
@1314familystyle
Co-Production:
@houseofgreenland
Writer/Director:
@nicoleetsin
Creative:
@believethehype
Producer:
@joshgan
Casting Director/ Co-Producer:
@casting.ng
1st AD:
@rayxchung
DOP:
@et.ng_
Gaffer:
@brook_williams
Stylist:
@emmanuelamegkistou
Lead Makeup Artist:
@_
_kunomari
DIT, Editor, VFX:
@him.hector_
Music:
@vincentyuen_
Grade:
@ikohchung
Production Assistant:
@crissanari @sinandreww @jingyi.sun
Focus Puller:
@tom_is_here_lo
Clapper Loader:
@sheewonpark
Spark:
@bryanlim
BTS Photographer:
@sidthebuddha
Styling Assistant:
@_linh_hoang
Hair:
@masak_jg
Guitar:
@babastutz
CAST
Bao, Hakeem & Zura + Family, Muna Redif, Charlie and Jenny Wong, Adiel Boboye, Eison, Andrew Sin, Jack, Shannon Yuen, Tajah Semple-Morris, Sasikarn New Vognin, Jena Sung, Rafael Landicho, Bao Linh, Mayce Buasiri, Aaron, Charles Nishikawa, lan Wu, Bobby Tsang, James Andrews, NiccoloRocca, Ting Pong Chu, Ka Po Yip
SPECIAL THANKS
Martin De Fleurian, Nicole Haines, Veronica Saez, Leo Town, Oliver Pearson, Yellow Cactus, Darren Tsang, Ellis King, Sasikarn New Vongin, Wash, Orchard Digital