He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father
新難兄難弟
Synopsis
Yuen scorns his father, who he thinks is too generous and forgiving. Through a flashback/time travel gimmick, Yuen meets his parents during their joyous courtship. Yuen comes to understand and admire his dad, and reflect on his own moral defects.
Top Cast
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Chor Yuen
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Tommy Chor Feng
Carina Lau
Laura Watts
Anita Yuen Wing-Yee
Yee / Lynn
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
Chuen / Adult Lone
Helen Young
Yin
Anita Lee Yuen-Wah
Sister Kan
Chor Yuen
Lord Watsons
Pang Mei-Seung
Laura's Mother
Valerie Chow
Dr. Jenny Chung
Michael Chow Man-Kin
Mr. Cheung
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Lee Kar Shing
Lawrence Ng
Loanshark Fung
Chang Gan-Wing
Laura's Cousin
Jimmy Wong Wah-Wo
Bridge Player
Poon Fong-Fong
Siu Guen
Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Photographer
Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
Dr. Chi / Bass Player / Rickshaw-man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Chan, Lee Chi-Ngai
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Chi-Ngai, Mang Wai-Leung, Ngai Tat-Sam
- Original Score
- Richard Lo
- Original Title
- 新難兄難弟
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Chan, Lee Chi-Ngai
Lee Chi-Ngai, Mang Wai-Leung, Ngai Tat-Sam
Richard Lo
Andrew Lau, Tony Miu Kin-Fai
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Chan
Director
Lee Chi-Ngai
Director
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Producer
Andrew Lau
Director of Photography
Tony Miu Kin-Fai
Director of Photography
Richard Lo
Original Music Composer
Lee Chi-Ngai
Writer
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What is He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father about?
Yuen scorns his father, who he thinks is too generous and forgiving. Through a flashback/time travel gimmick, Yuen meets his parents during their joyous courtship. Yuen comes to understand and admire his dad, and reflect on his own moral defects.
Who directed He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father?
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father was directed by Peter Chan, Lee Chi-Ngai.
Who stars in He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father?
The principal cast of He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Carina Lau, Anita Yuen Wing-Yee, Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui.
When was He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father released and how long is it?
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father was composed by Richard Lo.