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Yim Ho

Known For
Directing
Born
January 1, 1952
Active Years
1962–2025 (64 Years)
Total Credits
43 credits in database
Directing Born Jan 1, 1952 43 credits
43
Total Credits
1962–2025
64 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Yim Ho (Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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[1] TMDB: Known for directing. 28 known credits. Birthday: January 1, 1952. Gender: Male.
[2] Wikipedia: Hong Kong director, active in 1980s, leader of Hong Kong New Wave. Career started making TV programs for RTHK, became film director in 1980.
[3] TMDB (Bio): Hong Kong director, active in 1980s, leader of Hong Kong New Wave. Started with RTHK TV programs, film director in 1980. Critically acclaimed work: Homecoming.
[4] Notable People: Director of quiet intensity and meticulous preparation. Clear artistic vision. Fosters collaborative and respectful relationships with cast and crew, often working repeatedly with the same collaborators.
[5] Wikiwand: Son is Linq Yim (Chinese: 严艺之, 嚴羚), an actor, musician, and director. Linq Yim acted in Ho's 2005 film A West Lake Moment and composed its soundtrack.
Name: Yim Ho (Chinese: 嚴浩).
Role: Hong Kong director.
Key movements: Leader of the Hong Kong New Wave.
Activity period: Most active in the 1980s.
Career start: Television programs for RTHK.
Film career start: 1980.
Notable work: Homecoming (critically acclaimed).
Directing style: Quiet intensity, meticulous preparation, clear artistic vision, collaborative and respectful

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Yim Ho (Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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[1] TMDB: Known for Directing. Known credits: 28. Birthday: January 1, 1952. Gender: Male.
[2] Wikipedia: Hong Kong director, most active in 1980s, leader of the Hong Kong New Wave. Began career making TV programs for RTHK, became film director in 1980.
[3] TMDB: Same as [2] + "One of his most critically acclaimed works was Homecoming."
[4] Notable People: Known as a director of quiet intensity and meticulous preparation. Leads through clear artistic vision rather than authoritarianism. Fosters collaborative and respectful relationships with cast and crew, often working repeatedly with the same collaborators.
[5] Wikiwand: Son is Linq Yim (Chinese: 严艺之, 嚴羚), an actor, musician, and director. Linq Yim acted in Ho's 2005 film A West Lake Moment and composed its original soundtrack.
Paragraph 1: Early career and status.
Yim Ho is a Hong Kong director and a leader of the Hong Kong New Wave. He was most active in the 1980s. His professional career began with the production of television programs for RTHK, before he transitioned into film direction in 1980. He has 28 known credits. One of his most critically acclaimed works is the film Homecoming.
Paragraph 2: Directing style and collaborators.
As a director, Ho is characterized by quiet intensity and meticulous preparation. He is known for leading through a clear artistic vision rather than through authoritarianism. He maintains collaborative and respectful relationships with his cast and crew, frequently working with the same collaborators to foster an environment for nuanced work.
Paragraph 3: Family/Specific works.
His son, Linq Yim, is an actor, musician, and director. Linq Yim appeared in Ho's 2005 film A West Lake Moment and composed the original soundtrack for that production.
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Yim Ho is a Hong Kong director and a leader of the Hong Kong New Wave. He was most active during the 1980s. Ho began his career making television programs for RTHK and subsequently became a film director in 1980. He has 28 known credits to his name. Among his most critically acclaimed works is the film Homecoming.

Ho is recognized as a director of quiet intensity and meticulous preparation. He leads his productions through a clear artistic vision rather than through authoritarianism. He is known to foster collaborative and respectful relationships with both cast and crew, often working repeatedly with the same collaborators to create an environment conducive to nuanced work.

His son, Linq Yim, is an actor, musician, and director. Linq Yim acted in Ho's 2005 film A West Lake Moment and also composed the original soundtrack for the film.
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Para 1: ~55 words.
Para 2: ~65 words.
Para 3: ~35 words.
Total: ~155 words.
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Career timeline

拍出个未来
Beautiful 2015 · Director
Floating City · DirectorFloating City · ProducerFloating City · Writer
The Drunkard
A West Lake Moment · Director
Pavilion of Women · Director
Kitchen · DirectorKitchen · ProducerKitchen · ScreenplayKitchen · Writer
The Stunt WomanThe Sun Has Ears · Director
The Day the Sun Turned Cold · WriterThe Day the Sun Turned Cold · ProducerThe Day the Sun Turned Cold · Director
King of ChessKing of Chess · DirectorKing of Chess · Writer
Red DustRed Dust · DirectorRed Dust · Writer
Buddha's Lock · Director
Homecoming · Director
Wedding Bells, Wedding Belles · Director
The Happenings · DirectorThe Happenings · Screenplay
国际刑警 · Director国际刑警 · WriterICAC: Section Nine · WriterICAC: Investigation · WriterThe Extras · Director
Seventeen: 1977 · Director
CID: Murder · WriterCID: Wrongly Accused · DirectorSocial Worker (#3) · DirectorSocial Worker (#3) · Writer
Kung Fu
Golden Horse Awards

Full Filmography

43 titles
  • 拍出个未来 (2025)
  • Beautiful 2015 (2015) Director
  • Floating City (2012) Director
  • Floating City (2012) Producer
  • Floating City (2012) Writer
  • The Drunkard (2010)
  • A West Lake Moment (2005) Director
  • Pavilion of Women (2001) Director
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  • Kitchen (1997) Director
  • Kitchen (1997) Producer
  • Kitchen (1997) Screenplay
  • Kitchen (1997) Writer
  • The Stunt Woman (1996) as Movie Director
  • The Sun Has Ears (1996) Director
  • The Day the Sun Turned Cold (1994) Writer
  • The Day the Sun Turned Cold (1994) Producer
  • The Day the Sun Turned Cold (1994) Director
  • King of Chess (1991) as Chung
  • King of Chess (1991) Director
  • King of Chess (1991) Writer
  • Red Dust (1990) as Yueh-Feng's Boyfriend
  • Red Dust (1990) Director
  • Red Dust (1990) Writer
  • Buddha's Lock (1987) Director
  • Homecoming (1984) Director
  • Wedding Bells, Wedding Belles (1981) Director
  • The Happenings (1980) Director
  • The Happenings (1980) Screenplay
  • 国际刑警 (1978) Director
  • 国际刑警 (1978) Writer
  • ICAC: Section Nine (1978) Writer
  • ICAC: Investigation (1978) Writer
  • The Extras (1978) Director
  • The Extras (1978) Writer
  • ICAC: Two Stories "Water" (1978) Director
  • ICAC: Two Stories “Fire” (1978) Director
  • Seventeen: 1977 (1977) Director
  • CID: Murder (1976) Writer
  • CID: Wrongly Accused (1976) Director
  • Social Worker (#3) (1976) Director
  • Social Worker (#3) (1976) Writer
  • Kung Fu (1975)
  • Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Yim Ho best known for?

Yim Ho is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Sun Has Ears (1996), The Last Five Years (2014).

When and where was Yim Ho born?

Yim Ho was born on January 1, 1952.

How many credits does Yim Ho have?

Yim Ho has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.

What is Yim Ho's background in cinema and television?

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Yim Ho by the numbers

43credits
39films
4TV series
1962–2025active years

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