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1954

Father and Son

Directed by Ng Wui

After seeing a friend of his boss' son adopted over his promised promotion with connections, Shrimp's father, a minor white-collar worker Ng Kwun-sing, vows to get Shrimp a place in a prestigious school and a chance to make friends with the rich. However, Shrimpy is constantly bullied and discriminated against by his classmates. Ng has not the means to be a social climber and finally realises his mistake. He sends his son to a voluntary school so that he may grow up happily. This poignant father-son drama shows a parents' willingness to carve out a good future for their children by any means necessary.

Duration

1h 55m

Released

January 7, 1954

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Cast24

  • Cheung Wood-Yau
  • Yuen Siu-Fai
  • Yung Siu-Yi
  • Kwai-Lam Cheung
  • Chow Chi-Sing
  • Heung Hoi
  • Fung-Yee Lam
  • Lee Ching
  • Tsi Law-Lin

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