Human Relationships (1959)
Lee Sun-fung is renowned for adapting literary classics for the silver screen. To commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Union Film Enterprise known for producing quality films and co-founded by Lee, Human Relationships is adapted from writer Ba Jin's novel into film. The Yiu family moves into a manor. Mrs Yiu, while frustrated by the way her step-son is spoiled by her husband and mother-in-law, develops a friendship with a kid (Michael Lai) who steals flowers from the mansion's garden. She later learns that he is the son of the place's former owner whose downfall at middle age is the result of being spoiled when young. Lai was only a child but gained a foothold among seasoned veterans like Cheung Wood-yau, Ng Cho-fan and Pak Yin.
Cast
- Michael Lai Siu-Tin - Yang Zhaohan
- Ng Cho-Fan - Yang Mou-Chi
- Pak Yin - Man Yun-Wa
- Cheung Wood-Yau - Yu Kwok-Leung
- Wong Man-Lei
- Leung Chun-Mat
- Do Ping
- Lee Yuet-Ching
- Fung Ming
- Wong Cho-San
Screenplay
- Ba Jin (Original Story)
- Lee Siu-Hung (Screenplay)
Keywords
literary adaptation, ba jin, may fourth literature
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Human Relationships about?
- Lee Sun-fung is renowned for adapting literary classics for the silver screen. To commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Union Film Enterprise known for producing quality films and co-founded by Lee, Human Relationships is adapted from writer Ba Jin's novel into film. The Yiu family moves into a manor. Mrs Yiu, while frustrated by the way her step-son is spoiled by her husband and mother-in-law, develops a friendship with a kid (Michael Lai) who steals flowers from the mansion's garden. She later learns that he is the son of the place's former owner whose downfall at middle age is the result of being spoiled when young. Lai was only a child but gained a foothold among seasoned veterans like Cheung Wood-yau, Ng Cho-fan and Pak Yin.
- Who directed Human Relationships?
- Human Relationships was directed by Lee Sun-fung.
- Who stars in Human Relationships?
- Human Relationships stars Michael Lai Siu-Tin, Ng Cho-Fan, Pak Yin, Cheung Wood-Yau, Wong Man-Lei, Leung Chun-Mat.
- How long is Human Relationships?
- Human Relationships has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Human Relationships?
- Human Relationships is a History, Drama film.