Movie

Father and Son

★ 9/10 · 1 votes 1954 1h 55m Released

Drama

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.

Cast

Cheung Wood-Yau Kwun-sing Ng, the father Y Yuen Siu-Fai 'Shrimpy' Ng, the son Yung Siu-Yi Lan-tin Ng, Shrimpy's aunt K Kwai-Lam Cheung Shrimpy's classmate Chow Chi-Sing Ng's colleague H Heung Hoi Office worker