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Soursweet

6.019881h 50mMovieDramaCrime

Just married Hong Kong couple Chen & Lily emigrate to England, soon to become parents to a little baby boy and generally struggle through life. Chen works long days in a restaurant, while Lily does the housekeeping, daydreaming of setting…

DirectorMike Newell
WriterIan McEwan
ProducerRoger Randall-Cutler

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mike Newell

SCSylvia Chang
Sylvia Chang
Lily
DD
Danny Dun
Chen
JLJodi Long
Jodi Long
Mui
SC
Speedy Choo
Man Kee
HT
Han Tan
Grandpa
SOSoon-Tek Oh
Soon-Tek Oh
Red Cudgel
WC
William Chow
White Paper Fan
KSKing Shih-chieh
King Shih-chieh
Night Brother
DT
David K.S. Tse
Fok
JCJim Carter
Jim Carter
Mr. Constantinides
PTPhilip Tan
Philip Tan
Jackie Fung
EYEddie Yeoh
Eddie Yeoh
Iron Plank

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Soursweet — streaming FAQ

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Soursweet isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on BFI Player. It's not on Netflix.

Is Soursweet on Netflix?

No, Soursweet is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on BFI Player.

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No, Soursweet isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Soursweet for free?

Soursweet isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on BFI Player.