Career
He began his career in television production making television programs for RTHK, then became a film director in 1980. His most famous and critically acclaimed work was Homecoming (1984). This film was different from other films of that period in that it presents certain emotions and sympathies towards the relationship between Mainland China and Hong Kong (the Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed the same year Homecoming was released).
The film brings together two very well known actresses, Josephine Koo and Siqin Gaowa.
Anita Mui"s theme song with the same title as the film is also an everlastingly popular cantopop song. Ho"s son Linq Yim (严艺之 aka 嚴羚) is a film actor, musician, and director who acted in Ho"s 2005 film "A West Lake Moment", in addition to composing its original soundtrack. nominations: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Original Film Score, Best Original Film Score nomination: Best Actor winners: Best Film, Best Director nominations: Best Film, Best Director winners: FIPRESCI Prize, Silver Bear for Best Director nomination: Gold Hugo nominations: Best Original Song, Best Supporting Actor Hong Kong Film.
