Father and Son
1954-01-07 | 115 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Cheung Wood-YauKwun-sing Ng, the father
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Yung Siu-YiLan-tin Ng, Shrimpy's aunt
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Chow Chi-SingNg's colleague
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Lee Chinglover of Tsi Law-lin/patron of Shrimpy's flower
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Wong Man-LeiMrs Sek
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Chor-San WongUncle Chung
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Gam LauMrs Chung, landlady
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Chow Chi-SingOld Lee/ Neighbour
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Cho-Cho LaiHead teacher at prestigious school
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Ling MungOffice assistant at Ng's office
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Lee Pang-FeiManager Kam at Ng's office
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Pak YinSpring (1953)'s actress in Grandview Film Studio/patron
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