The Natural Son
湖畔草
Synopsis
Chor Yuen started his directorial career with a bang. From its very first image, The Natural Son establishes Chor as a filmmaker of stylistic flourish, which would be sustained in various forms throughout his long tenure. Adapted from '30 cents' pulp fiction, it is a Kong Ngee melodrama made in the studio's mould, with Westernised characters and trendy middle-class lifestyles. Yet, Chor's first film is not exempt from the social urgency that characterises the Cantonese cinema of his father, Cheung Wood-yau. The film cloaks its entertainment in a moral deliberation on blood ties, its story about the raising of a bastard child a head-on challenge of archaic family values. An ostentatious start for a colourful and eventful career.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Luk Mei, Chor Yuen
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 湖畔草
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Kong Ngee Motion Picture Production Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Luk Mei, Chor Yuen
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Kwok Keung
Ho Chee Siang, Poon Bing-Kuen
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Director
Kwok Keung
Editor
Poon Bing-Kuen
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Natural Son.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Natural Son
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What is The Natural Son about?
Chor Yuen started his directorial career with a bang. From its very first image, The Natural Son establishes Chor as a filmmaker of stylistic flourish, which would be sustained in various forms throughout his long tenure. Adapted from '30 cents' pulp fiction, it is a Kong Ngee melodrama made in the studio's mould, with Westernised characters and trendy middle-class lifestyles. Yet, Chor's first film is not exempt from the social urgency that characterises the Cantonese cinema of his father, Cheung Wood-yau. The film cloaks its entertainment in a moral deliberation on blood ties, its story about the raising of a bastard child a head-on challenge of archaic family values. An ostentatious start for a colourful and eventful career.
Who directed The Natural Son?
The Natural Son was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in The Natural Son?
The principal cast of The Natural Son includes Patsy Ka Ling, Nam Hung, Patrick Tse Yin, Kong Yat-fan, Keung Chung-Ping.
When was The Natural Son released and how long is it?
The Natural Son was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Natural Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Natural Son was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.