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The Miracle Box

The Miracle Box

Genres

Drama

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Joanna wanted to become a physician. After she meets Albert, a cancer survivor and fellow doctor, her life changes. Albert's cancer has returned. He encourages Joanna to carry on. He believes that God placed her here for a reason and will eventually reveal his plans. After his passing, Joanna takes up his mettle and becomes a brilliant doctor. Her self-sacrifice became an inspiration to millions in the grip of a deadly epidemic.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

08 April 2004

Country

Hong Kong

Cast

Tse Kwan-Ho

Tse Kwan-Ho

Dr Albert Lau

Ada Choi

Ada Choi

Dr Joanna Tse

Cheng Pei-pei

Cheng Pei-pei

Joanna's Mom

Chan Ka-Yee

Chan Ka-Yee

Albert's mom

John Shum Kin-Fun

John Shum Kin-Fun

Dr Fan

Lam Suet

Lam Suet

UPS Delivery Man

Lee Ka-Fai

Lee Ka-Fai

Security Guard

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