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.

Director: Lee Sun-fung
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
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Editing: Chow Chi-Hap
Production: Union Film Enterprises Ltd.
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Original Language: cn

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.