Father and Son (1954)
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.
Director: Ng Wui
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: January 7, 1954
Cast
- Cheung Wood-Yau - Kwun-sing Ng, the father
- Yuen Siu-Fai - 'Shrimpy' Ng, the son
- Yung Siu-Yi - Lan-tin Ng, Shrimpy's aunt
- Kwai-Lam Cheung - Shrimpy's classmate
- Chow Chi-Sing - Ng's colleague
- Heung Hoi - Office worker
- Fung-Yee Lam - teacher
- Lee Ching - lover of Tsi Law-lin/patron of Shrimpy's flower
- Tsi Law-Lin - lover of Lee Ching/patron of Shrimpy's flower
- Wong Man-Lei - Mrs Sek
Screenplay
- Cheng Kang (Screenplay)
Music: Yip Shun-Chi
Editing: Yu Shun
Production: Union Film Enterprises Ltd.
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Original Language: cn
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
white collar, father son relationship, social climber, school bully
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Father and Son about?
- 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.
- Who directed Father and Son?
- Father and Son was directed by Ng Wui.
- Who stars in Father and Son?
- Father and Son stars Cheung Wood-Yau, Yuen Siu-Fai, Yung Siu-Yi, Kwai-Lam Cheung, Chow Chi-Sing, Heung Hoi.
- How long is Father and Son?
- Father and Son has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Father and Son?
- Father and Son is a Drama film.
- Where was Father and Son produced?
- Father and Son was produced in Hong Kong.
- What are the themes of Father and Son?
- The themes of Father and Son include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.