Ocean Flame is a 2008 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Liu Fendou and starring Liao Fan and Monica Mok. The plot is based on Wang Shuo's novel of the same title. It was released on 11 September 2008. Plot The film tells the story of a punk's entanglements with a pure young girl. Cast Main cast Liao Fan as Wang Yao Monica Mok as Li Chuan Other cast Hee Ching Paw as Li Chuan's mother Simon Yam as Laozhang Derek Tsang as Third Brother's assistant Suet Lam as Gunzi Wong Man Shing as Gunzi's assistant Him Law as Li Chuan's brother Hui Siu Hung as Mr. Luo Ha Da as Lü Yan Ma Gaoqiang as a whoremaster Zhao Huinan as Wei Ning Lawrence Cheng as a whoremaster Hai Yitian as Zheng Zhong Ka-Yan Leung as Third Brother Zhou Chuchu as Xiaobai Koo Fung as Waiter Reception The film earned critical acclaim and received nominations at the 45th Golden Horse Awards. The film also was shortlisted for the 61st Cannes Film Festival and the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival. Nominations and awards References External links 2008 films 2000s Mandarin-language films 2000s Cantonese-language films Films based on Chinese novels Hong Kong romantic comedy films 2008 romantic comedy films 2000s Hong Kong films