The Stubborn Generations (1960)

Fat Kau (Leung Sing-por) and his wife (Ma Siu-ying) are not on the best terms with their fierce daughter-in-law Tang (Tam Lan-hing). It is their secret wish that their grandson Kim-kwong (Yam Kim-fai) would marry an ill-tempered woman—it would be, Kau and Lee think, poetic justice for Tang to have a taste of her own medicine. But to their disappointment, the granddaughter-in-law Yu-chu (Law Yim-hing) turns out to be meek and understanding. Kau and his wife therefore tricks Yu-chu into starting a quarrel with Tang. Rich in intricate details of everyday life, the film depicts a witty battle between vivid characters, and is a comedic portrayal of the relationship between mother and daughter-in-law through three generations.

Director: Lung To
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Poon Chiu
Production: Tao Yuen Motion Picture Development Company
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Original Language: cn

Keywords

mother-in-law, daughter–in–law, musical comedy

More Films by Director: Lung To
More Films in Genre: Music, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stubborn Generations about?
Fat Kau (Leung Sing-por) and his wife (Ma Siu-ying) are not on the best terms with their fierce daughter-in-law Tang (Tam Lan-hing). It is their secret wish that their grandson Kim-kwong (Yam Kim-fai) would marry an ill-tempered woman—it would be, Kau and Lee think, poetic justice for Tang to have a taste of her own medicine. But to their disappointment, the granddaughter-in-law Yu-chu (Law Yim-hing) turns out to be meek and understanding. Kau and his wife therefore tricks Yu-chu into starting a quarrel with Tang. Rich in intricate details of everyday life, the film depicts a witty battle between vivid characters, and is a comedic portrayal of the relationship between mother and daughter-in-law through three generations.
Who directed The Stubborn Generations?
The Stubborn Generations was directed by Lung To.
Who stars in The Stubborn Generations?
The Stubborn Generations stars Yam Kim-Fai, Law Yim-Hing, Leung Sing-por, Ma Siu-Ying, Cheng Kwun-Min, Tam Lan-Hing.
How long is The Stubborn Generations?
The Stubborn Generations has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is The Stubborn Generations?
The Stubborn Generations is a Music, Comedy film.