Family (1953)
"Family" (1953), which launched the Union Film legacy, "Spring" (1953) and "Autumn" (1954) are adaptations of Ba Jin's highly regarded novel "Torrent Trilogy". In "Family", director Ng Wui skilfully condenses the voluminous first part of the novel into an emotionally powerful and intellectually focused story of youngsters struggling to survive oppression and repression in a feudalistic family. This well-received film quickly established the company's reputation.
Director: Ng Wui
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: January 7, 1953
Cast
- Cheung Ying - Ko Kok-wai
- Cheung Wood-Yau - Ko Kok-man
- Ng Cho-Fan - Ko Kok-sun
- Siu Yin-Fei - Chin Mui-fun
- Yung Siu-Yi - cousin Kam
- Mui Yee - Yuen-yee
- Lee Yuet-Ching - Ms Chow
- Ma Siu-Ying - Aunt
- Chan Lap-Ban - matchmaker
- Tsi Law-Lin - Ming-fung
Screenplay
Music: Lee Yuen-Man
Editing: Choi Cheong
Production: The Union Film Enterprise Ltd.
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Original Language: cn
Keywords
literary adaptation, wenyi, torrent trilogy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Family about?
- "Family" (1953), which launched the Union Film legacy, "Spring" (1953) and "Autumn" (1954) are adaptations of Ba Jin's highly regarded novel "Torrent Trilogy". In "Family", director Ng Wui skilfully condenses the voluminous first part of the novel into an emotionally powerful and intellectually focused story of youngsters struggling to survive oppression and repression in a feudalistic family. This well-received film quickly established the company's reputation.
- Who directed Family?
- Family was directed by Ng Wui.
- Who stars in Family?
- Family stars Cheung Ying, Cheung Wood-Yau, Ng Cho-Fan, Siu Yin-Fei, Yung Siu-Yi, Mui Yee.
- How long is Family?
- Family has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Family?
- Family is a Drama film.
- Where was Family produced?
- Family was produced in Hong Kong.