Series synopsis
Anita: Director's Cut, also known as 梅艷芳：導演版 is a drama family television series that premiered on Disney+ on February 2, 2022. It ended on March 2, 2022. It stars Louise Wong Tan-Nei, Terrance Lau Chun-Him, Fish Liew Chi-Yu and Gordon Lam Ka-Tung.
"Anita" chronicles the life of the iconic Hong Kong singer Anita Mui, whose dazzling career can be traced back to childhood. No less captivating than her stage presence is her unwavering devotion to family, friends, loved ones and for the greater good of the community. Her vivid life has made for a unique legacy in musical history and earned her the undeniable title of "Daughter of Hong Kong."
Premise
"Anita" chronicles the life of the iconic Hong Kong singer Anita Mui, whose dazzling career can be traced back to childhood. No less captivating than her stage presence is her unwavering devotion to family, friends, loved ones and for the greater good of the community. Her vivid life has made for a unique legacy in musical history and earned her the undeniable title of "Daughter of Hong Kong."
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Louise Wong Tan-Nei as Anita Mui
- Terrance Lau Chun-Him as Leslie Cheung
- Fish Liew Chi-Yu as Ann Mui
- Gordon Lam Ka-Tung as So Hau-leung
- Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah as Florence
- Tony Yang as Ben Lam
- Michael Ning as Michael Lai
- Ayumu Nakajima as Goto Yuki
Supporting cast
- David Siu Chung-Hang as Kwok
- Ram Chiang Chi-Kwong as Recordist
- Louis Koo
- Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | February 2, 2022 | March 2, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After being spotted performing on stage, Anita launched her career upon winning the singing contest. |
February 2, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Anita fell for Japanese superstar Yuki but their short-lived romance led her to regain perspective. |
February 9, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Anita was mixed up in a conflict, forcing her to lay low while allowing her to reflect on the past. |
February 16, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 2, 2022 |
| Last aired | March 2, 2022 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |